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A leading advocate who was at the forefront of driving the Domestic Abuse Bill through UK Parliament is due to speak at an International Women’s Day breakfast next week.
Advocate Rachel Williams, a survivor of domestic abuse who was shot in 2011 by her estranged husband after she left him following 18 years of abuse, will be sharing her experience and insights at Freeda's International Women’s Day breakfast on 8 March at the Royal Yacht Hotel.
Attendees of the annual event will also hear from Kate Wright, chair of Jersey's Violence Against Women and Girls taskforce which published its damning report in November, and Dr Deryn Evans, a GP who will discuss the importance of forensic evidence in domestic abuse cases.
Freeda (formerly Jersey Women's Refuge) is also hosting a targeted session, "In conversation with Rachel Williams", for those in the legal, healthcare, mental health, and social work sectors.
The domestic abuse charity's chief executive Lisa Leventhal said: "International Women's Day serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges women face globally. It is a day to amplify the voices of survivors, highlight the need for support systems, and foster a collective commitment to ending violence against women.
"Rachel and our other guests will provide a look into the reality faced by survivors, and why we must remain committed in our advocacy, working towards an Island free from domestic abuse."
Pictured: Advocate Williams is a survivor and founder of the first ever survivor-led domestic abuse conference: Stand Up to Domestic Abuse (SUTDA).
Following the end of her abuse and the loss of her son, Advocate Williams qualified as a domestic violence advocate.
She was at the forefront of pushing the Domestic Abuse Bill through UK Parliament and was instrumental in getting non-fatal strangulation on the Statute Book.
In 2019, she hosted the UK's first survivor-led domestic abuse conference.
Tickets for the breakfast event, sponsored by Intertrust, are available HERE.
Tickets for the 'In Conversation' event are available HERE.
Freeda offers 24/7 confidential support and advice to victims of domestic abuse at 0800 7356836
Pictured top: Advocate Williams speaking at SUTDA.
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