LAWRS writes about workers’ rights in our community
Our former director Carolina Gottardo has written a blog on the needs of Latin American women in the UK for Women Deliver, an organisation that promotes women’s rights and makes the case for investment...
View ArticleOur Director Carolina Gottardo says Farewell
Dear members and service users, I am writing to you today to announce that after five years in my post as Director at LAWRS, I will be leaving the organisation. This is because I will be moving abroad...
View ArticleSpanish-English Language Exchange in Southwark
Latin American Women’s Rights Service (LAWRS) is excited to announce that we will be co-producing a Spanish and English language exchange ‘café’ with Paxton Green Time Bank (PGTB) in Southwark....
View ArticleMujeres Latinoamericanas en las Relaciones Sociales
Se esta llevando a cabo una encuesta en línea que tiene como objetivo comprender mejor las experiencias de agresión, abuso, coerción, el control y la explotación sufridas por mujeres lationoamericanas...
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Research: Minorities face Barriers to Islington Health
LAWRS Development and Outreach Coordinator Nahir de la Silva explains how LAWRS and the consortium Diverse Communities Health Voice found that Latin American women in Islington need better quality and...
View ArticleDaily Mail and Reuters report on Domestic Violence
The Daily Mail and Thomson Reuters Foundation have published an excellent report revealing the plight of immigrant women living under the shadow of domestic violence. The piece looks at why women with...
View ArticleLAWRS Shines Light on Honour-Based Violence
The testimony of a Latin American woman survivor of harmful practices is informing local council plans to improve women’s services in Haringey. The Latin American Women’s Rights Service has highlighted...
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LAWRS is Accredited as Living Wage Employer
LAWRS has joined charities such as Brake, Cafod, Unicef and Migrant Help, in becoming a recognised Living Wage Foundation employer. The Living Wage Foundation has accredited the Latin American Women’s...
View ArticleLost in Translation: Brexit and Exploiation
The Labour Exploitation Advisory Group’s position paper on Brexit reveals that uncertainty, confusion and threats to EU migrants as a result of Brexit is making it more likely that EU workers will face...
View ArticleEfemera – Surviving violence against women and girls
In Brazil and the UK violence against women and girls is on the rise; recent research suggests that the majority of Brazilian migrant women have experienced gender-based violence. Efêmera introduces us...
View ArticleStep Up Migrant Women UK! Migrant women have rights
Migrant women facing violence have the right to seek help and support, regardless of their immigration status, but often are more afraid of facing deportation. Step Up Migrant Women UK seeks to...
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