Rivers SPACE

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1d2j7350xko

Penzance night walk to combat gender-based violence Event organisers said everyone was welcome to join the walk and vigil, which starts at 17:30.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0v22pw3ypjo

Women put off politics by abuse, says council leader Linda Taylor Cornwall Council leader Linda Taylor says abuse of women in politics needs to be "called out".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-67590313

Cardiff: Woman describes fears of walking city streets alone An incident with an unknown man as she walked home at night left Nikita, 22, fearing for her life.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-67589301

Why Naga Munchetty is asking: ‘How are your periods?' The Radio 5 Live presenter finds out that the answer could help many women like her.

https://youtu.be/ZPCkfARH2eE

Lupita Nyong'o Speech on Black Beauty Essence Black Women #BlackWomenMatter https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/JaxspratsJaxsprat's Unique Collectibles "If it's unique we have it"http://www.jaxsprats.com This week, Lupita Nyong'o won the...

https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/selma-blair-british-vogue-interview

It Took 40 Years Of Silent Pain For Selma Blair To Receive Her Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis. Now, She’s Done Staying Quiet “As Blair’s acting career flourished in the 2000s, what fans didn’t see was that the actor was masking her symptoms on-screen and self-medicating through the pain.”

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/oct/23/i-stood-up-and-fought-back-how-revenge-p**n-survivor-georgia-harrison-got-her-abuser-jailed

‘I stood up and fought back’: how revenge p**n survivor Georgia Harrison got her abuser jailed The reality star’s life was almost destroyed when an ex secretly filmed them having s*x and posted it online. He went to prison – and she waived her right to anonymity to help the many women similarly affected

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p09qkrq8/daisy-maskell-insomnia-and-me?at_mid=tbZklPdKgw&at_campaign=Daisy_Maskell_Insomnia_and_Me&at_medium=display_ad&at_campaign_type=owned&at_link_origin=discovery_cards&at_link_id=gr01&at_product=iplayer&at_brand=p09qkrq8&at_ptr_name=bbc&at_ptr_type=media&at_format=image&at_objective=consumption&at_link_title=Daisy_Maskell_Insomnia_and_Me&at_bbc_team=BBC

Daisy Maskell: Insomnia and Me Daisy Maskell tackles her insomnia, meeting experts and young sufferers who can’t sleep.

We know that mental health can be difficult to talk about, that’s why it’s so important people know that it is ok to not be ok, and are aware of where you can get support from.

Did you know that in 2021 there were 5,219 suicides registered in England, and 74% of those were males aged 50-54 (according to the most recent data from the ONS)?

We encourage anyone who needs support to reach out to friends, family, or any of the following support organisations - Samaritans (their helpline is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call on 116 123 for free 📱 .) The CALMzone (they have a free and confidential helpline is available from 5pm-midnight, seven days a week on 0800 58 58 58 📱 ).

You can find out more about other support services available in Surrey by visiting: http://spkl.io/61834oaIV

During a week of action earlier this year, over 400 knives were seized from the streets of Suss*x – but we know there are many more out there.

We are intensifying our focus on knife crime this week, and we need your help to spread the word. 🗣️

Anyone can visit their nearest police station in Suss*x to dispose of knives safely, without any consequences or questions asked. 🚮

Let's work together to get knives off the streets and keep Suss*x safe!

Find your nearest police station here 👉 http://spkl.io/61844qDDp

EMMA RAYNER

📋Job Title: Fundraising and Events Manager

💋Why LRF? Emma loves working at the foundation and keeping the memory of Lucy alive in all the work she does. Emma helps drive the fundraising activities and events and is also involved in overseeing the day-to-day running of the charity's office.

🌠Star Sign: Virgo

🏖️Favourite Holiday: Maldives

🥔Crisp of choice: Quavers

🎬Favourite Film: Harry Potter

❤️Best piece of advice: 'Be Yourself.'

If you have any questions for Emma, comment them below!

Proud to be delivering Inclusive Golf for Special Olympics Great Britain and Coca Cola
Warren Clark Golfing Dreams SOGB

Booking is now well underway for the Winter Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme.

HAF is open to children aged 4 to 16 who are accessing benefits related free school meals, and provides each child with four sessions at their chosen activity over the winter holidays. Your child will also receive a free nutritious meal.

Places on the HAF programme are limited, so we advise you to book sooner rather than later.

Please visit the website to find activities near you and book your place: http://ow.ly/jopE50LNeEU

Senior Community Playworker | Crawley GOV We are looking for a motivated, passionate and dynamic individual to join the Crawley Play Service team. The successful candidate will lead and supervise a team of Community Outreach Play Workers, to plan, coordinate and manage the delivery of an excellent and high-quality outreach play programme...

Vernal Scott

“19th November is International Men's Day.
The theme is Zero Male Su***de - which accounted for 75% of registered male deaths (4,129) in 2021. What's the solution? Talking, crying, being vulnerable, loving ourselves and each other without fear or shame... learning from women.

Guys, it's okay to be human.

Vernal x”

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001rdf3/mothers-of-the-iran-protests

Mothers of the Iran Protests Hear from the daughters of a woman who lost her life in the recent protests in Iran.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66988401

Women in sport: Finding roller derby changed my life Women who do a range of non-mainstream sports explain how thinking outside the box keeps them active.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-67067273

New centre in Reading to help female offenders break cycle of crime A new facility in Reading will help women who have been in contact with the criminal justice system.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-67078026

Sexual misconduct in NHS hospitals being ignored, nurses claim NHS staff say people reporting abuse have been laughed at or told their careers would be affected.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-67081270

Breast cancer survivor from Bristol becomes face of new campaign Danielle Moore from Bristol has posed topless to help "normalise mastectomies".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-67115476

Rotherwas exhibition recreates munitions factory clothing Overalls like those worn by women at the Rotherwas munitions site during WW1 are shown in Hereford.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67159908

Mahsa Amini awarded EU's Sakharov human rights prize The 22-year-old died in custody after allegedly violating Iran's strict dress code, sparking mass protests.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-67192441

Biggest cervical cancer drug advance in 20 years hailed Using existing drugs differently may be the biggest treatment breakthrough for decades, say scientists.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-67175282

Black female pioneers of Milton Keynes celebrated The Black Female Pioneers of Milton Keynes highlights the roles played by 11 women from the city.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-wales-67203986

Walking football: Meet the Messis of menopause A team of female footballers says the sport is helping players through the menopause.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-67231269

Flooring billboard featuring 's*xualised' woman is removed Suffolk R**e Crisis says the advert is "perpetuating the culture of r**e".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-67233617

HRT: Sharp rise in prescriptions after menopause campaign Celebrities like Davina McCall have raised awareness of women's symptoms when their periods stop.

Rivers LPC & Rivers SPACE are supporting their clients in Horley . You are invited to out Open Day to meet the new Women's Community group and the organisations that provide support for the community.
Our theme covers:

https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/barbie-movie-feminism

No, ‘Barbie’ Isn’t A Feminist Manifesto – And That’s Okay We need to stop expecting popular entertainment to be the answer to oppression.

https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/how-can-sports-advance-human-rights/

How Can Sports Advance Human Rights? “Sports are already a great thing. Making sure they are safe and inclusive environments for everyone to participate in can only make them better.”

https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/lgbtq-rights-activist-akira-nishiyama/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66463177

The firms that want to test menstrual blood Menstrual blood tests could be used as a means of monitoring cardiovascular conditions or diabetes.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-66638733

Woman without womb accuses NHS of discrimination Taelor Shand is not able to have her eggs frozen through the NH and calls for revised fertility treatment guidelines.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/66619588

Rubiales situation too far gone for apology - Toone England's Ella Toone says Luis Rubiales ''should do the right thing'' and resign after he kissed Spanish player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after the World Cup final.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-66659741

UK scientists tackle the taboo subject of periods in polar research How young polar researchers in the UK are tackling the taboo subject of menstruation.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-66671765

Doctors warn about social media link to abortion rise There are concerns false information on birth control is contributing to a rise in unwanted pregnancies.