Women's Resource and Development Agency
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A lot of Violence against Women and Girls is not reported, and the statistics, show only the tip of the iceberg. Here are some of the statistics that tell us about the size and impact of the problem in our communities
December 5, 2025 at 9:33 AM
A lot of Violence against Women and Girls is not reported, and the statistics, show only the tip of the iceberg. Here are some of the statistics that tell us about the size and impact of the problem in our communities
WRDA is proud to be a partner organisation in the Raise Your Voice collective. Our goal is to create true cultural change in order to tackle the root causes sexual harassment.
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Find out more here buff.ly/ab7ChOI
December 4, 2025 at 9:33 AM
WRDA is proud to be a partner organisation in the Raise Your Voice collective. Our goal is to create true cultural change in order to tackle the root causes sexual harassment.
Find out more here buff.ly/ab7ChOI
Find out more here buff.ly/ab7ChOI
Spaces are filling up fast for our event double bill on the 6th Dec
▶️ Challenging the Far Right Weaponisation of EVAWG
11:00 AM (lunch 12:15pm) buff.ly/q2D4U6V
▶️ The Role of Firearms in VAWG in NI
1:00 PM buff.ly/ITzGE3z
▶️ Challenging the Far Right Weaponisation of EVAWG
11:00 AM (lunch 12:15pm) buff.ly/q2D4U6V
▶️ The Role of Firearms in VAWG in NI
1:00 PM buff.ly/ITzGE3z
December 3, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Spaces are filling up fast for our event double bill on the 6th Dec
▶️ Challenging the Far Right Weaponisation of EVAWG
11:00 AM (lunch 12:15pm) buff.ly/q2D4U6V
▶️ The Role of Firearms in VAWG in NI
1:00 PM buff.ly/ITzGE3z
▶️ Challenging the Far Right Weaponisation of EVAWG
11:00 AM (lunch 12:15pm) buff.ly/q2D4U6V
▶️ The Role of Firearms in VAWG in NI
1:00 PM buff.ly/ITzGE3z
Our Mas project creates sustained improvements in participant wellbeing. We are so proud of all the staff, volunteers and participants! #MasMatter
Find out more about this amazing project here buff.ly/47uC1yE
Find out more about this amazing project here buff.ly/47uC1yE
December 2, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Our Mas project creates sustained improvements in participant wellbeing. We are so proud of all the staff, volunteers and participants! #MasMatter
Find out more about this amazing project here buff.ly/47uC1yE
Find out more about this amazing project here buff.ly/47uC1yE
Our Mas project has an amazing impact, improving self-confidence, wellbeing and mental health.
Well done to all staff, volunteers and participants!#MasMatter
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Well done to all staff, volunteers and participants!#MasMatter
Find out more about this project buff.ly/47uC1yE
November 28, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Our Mas project has an amazing impact, improving self-confidence, wellbeing and mental health.
Well done to all staff, volunteers and participants!#MasMatter
Find out more about this project buff.ly/47uC1yE
Well done to all staff, volunteers and participants!#MasMatter
Find out more about this project buff.ly/47uC1yE
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Mark today by signing up for our event double bill on the 6th Dec
▶️ Challenging the Far Right Weaponisation of EVAWG
11:00 AM (lunch 12:15pm) buff.ly/q2D4U6V
▶️ The Role of Firearms in VAWG in NI
1:00 PM buff.ly/ITzGE3z
Mark today by signing up for our event double bill on the 6th Dec
▶️ Challenging the Far Right Weaponisation of EVAWG
11:00 AM (lunch 12:15pm) buff.ly/q2D4U6V
▶️ The Role of Firearms in VAWG in NI
1:00 PM buff.ly/ITzGE3z
November 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Mark today by signing up for our event double bill on the 6th Dec
▶️ Challenging the Far Right Weaponisation of EVAWG
11:00 AM (lunch 12:15pm) buff.ly/q2D4U6V
▶️ The Role of Firearms in VAWG in NI
1:00 PM buff.ly/ITzGE3z
Mark today by signing up for our event double bill on the 6th Dec
▶️ Challenging the Far Right Weaponisation of EVAWG
11:00 AM (lunch 12:15pm) buff.ly/q2D4U6V
▶️ The Role of Firearms in VAWG in NI
1:00 PM buff.ly/ITzGE3z
Check out our latest Ezine here buff.ly/2yJVyub
November 24, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Check out our latest Ezine here buff.ly/2yJVyub
November 21, 2025 at 9:33 AM
November 20, 2025 at 9:33 AM
"With so many seeking to erase transgender people — sometimes in the most brutal ways possible — it is vitally important that those we lose are remembered, and that we continue to fight for justice.”
– Transgender Day of Remembrance founder Gwendolyn Ann Smith
– Transgender Day of Remembrance founder Gwendolyn Ann Smith
November 20, 2025 at 9:26 AM
"With so many seeking to erase transgender people — sometimes in the most brutal ways possible — it is vitally important that those we lose are remembered, and that we continue to fight for justice.”
– Transgender Day of Remembrance founder Gwendolyn Ann Smith
– Transgender Day of Remembrance founder Gwendolyn Ann Smith
Interested in getting involved in our work? Apply to join our Board!
Applications must be received by 5pm on Friday 21st November
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Applications must be received by 5pm on Friday 21st November
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November 19, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Interested in getting involved in our work? Apply to join our Board!
Applications must be received by 5pm on Friday 21st November
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Applications must be received by 5pm on Friday 21st November
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WRDA Calls for Gender-Responsive Approach to Northern Ireland’s Fourth Carbon Budget
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We welcome the proposed carbon budget and support the target of a 77% average annual reduction in emissions. However, climate change is not gender-neutral, gendered impacts must be addressed
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We welcome the proposed carbon budget and support the target of a 77% average annual reduction in emissions. However, climate change is not gender-neutral, gendered impacts must be addressed
November 18, 2025 at 9:33 AM
WRDA Calls for Gender-Responsive Approach to Northern Ireland’s Fourth Carbon Budget
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We welcome the proposed carbon budget and support the target of a 77% average annual reduction in emissions. However, climate change is not gender-neutral, gendered impacts must be addressed
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We welcome the proposed carbon budget and support the target of a 77% average annual reduction in emissions. However, climate change is not gender-neutral, gendered impacts must be addressed
We are a trans and non-binary inclusive organisation. You can find out more here buff.ly/PnO4LRY
Tips from GLAAD on being a trans ally here: buff.ly/2pV0Xg5
Tips from GLAAD on being a trans ally here: buff.ly/2pV0Xg5
November 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM
We are a trans and non-binary inclusive organisation. You can find out more here buff.ly/PnO4LRY
Tips from GLAAD on being a trans ally here: buff.ly/2pV0Xg5
Tips from GLAAD on being a trans ally here: buff.ly/2pV0Xg5
Find out about what we've been up to in 2025!
▶️ Advocacy, Lobbying and Research
▶️ Health Promotion
▶️ Training and Education
Read the full report buff.ly/uqLG5IE
▶️ Advocacy, Lobbying and Research
▶️ Health Promotion
▶️ Training and Education
Read the full report buff.ly/uqLG5IE
November 17, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Find out about what we've been up to in 2025!
▶️ Advocacy, Lobbying and Research
▶️ Health Promotion
▶️ Training and Education
Read the full report buff.ly/uqLG5IE
▶️ Advocacy, Lobbying and Research
▶️ Health Promotion
▶️ Training and Education
Read the full report buff.ly/uqLG5IE
Interested in getting involved in our work? Apply to join our Board!
Applications must be received by 5pm on Friday 21st November
buff.ly/Z8QwHQM
Applications must be received by 5pm on Friday 21st November
buff.ly/Z8QwHQM
November 14, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Interested in getting involved in our work? Apply to join our Board!
Applications must be received by 5pm on Friday 21st November
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Applications must be received by 5pm on Friday 21st November
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This is the start of #TransgenderAwarenessWeek2025
WRDA is proud to be a trans inclusive feminist organisation Check out this recording of our event on making feminism trans inclusive buff.ly/2PS1NuJ The panelists discuss what trans inclusive feminism means at an organisational & individual level
WRDA is proud to be a trans inclusive feminist organisation Check out this recording of our event on making feminism trans inclusive buff.ly/2PS1NuJ The panelists discuss what trans inclusive feminism means at an organisational & individual level
November 13, 2025 at 9:33 AM
This is the start of #TransgenderAwarenessWeek2025
WRDA is proud to be a trans inclusive feminist organisation Check out this recording of our event on making feminism trans inclusive buff.ly/2PS1NuJ The panelists discuss what trans inclusive feminism means at an organisational & individual level
WRDA is proud to be a trans inclusive feminist organisation Check out this recording of our event on making feminism trans inclusive buff.ly/2PS1NuJ The panelists discuss what trans inclusive feminism means at an organisational & individual level
The WRDA led WPG NI has issued a consultation response to the proposed Private Cemetery Status (Burial Protection) Bill, recognising it as a vital step toward ensuring dignity and respect for those laid to rest in private burial grounds across Northern Ireland.
Read the response buff.ly/7ksVhsI
Read the response buff.ly/7ksVhsI
November 12, 2025 at 9:33 AM
The WRDA led WPG NI has issued a consultation response to the proposed Private Cemetery Status (Burial Protection) Bill, recognising it as a vital step toward ensuring dignity and respect for those laid to rest in private burial grounds across Northern Ireland.
Read the response buff.ly/7ksVhsI
Read the response buff.ly/7ksVhsI
Interested in getting involved in our work? Apply to join our Board!
Applications must be received by 5pm on Friday 21st November
buff.ly/Z8QwHQM
Applications must be received by 5pm on Friday 21st November
buff.ly/Z8QwHQM
November 11, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Interested in getting involved in our work? Apply to join our Board!
Applications must be received by 5pm on Friday 21st November
buff.ly/Z8QwHQM
Applications must be received by 5pm on Friday 21st November
buff.ly/Z8QwHQM
WPG NI has submitted a comprehensive response to the consultation on the Women and Girls in Sport in Northern Ireland Bill, urging lawmakers to ensure that the legislation promotes genuine inclusion, equity, and safety for all women and girls.
Read the response buff.ly/Rd81tbv
Read the response buff.ly/Rd81tbv
November 10, 2025 at 9:33 AM
WPG NI has submitted a comprehensive response to the consultation on the Women and Girls in Sport in Northern Ireland Bill, urging lawmakers to ensure that the legislation promotes genuine inclusion, equity, and safety for all women and girls.
Read the response buff.ly/Rd81tbv
Read the response buff.ly/Rd81tbv
Interested in getting involved in our work? Apply to join our Board!
Applications must be received by 5pm on Friday 21st November
buff.ly/Z8QwHQM
Applications must be received by 5pm on Friday 21st November
buff.ly/Z8QwHQM
November 7, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Interested in getting involved in our work? Apply to join our Board!
Applications must be received by 5pm on Friday 21st November
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Applications must be received by 5pm on Friday 21st November
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Clare Cuthbert launches our new Strategic Plan for 2026-2030, this plan will ensure we remain a #visibleforceforchange into the future
November 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Clare Cuthbert launches our new Strategic Plan for 2026-2030, this plan will ensure we remain a #visibleforceforchange into the future
Our Director, Anne McVicker, presents our annual report and congratulates the staff and management committee on a productive year.
November 6, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Our Director, Anne McVicker, presents our annual report and congratulates the staff and management committee on a productive year.
Our Finance and HR Mamager, Liz Cutler takes us through the audited accounts
November 6, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Our Finance and HR Mamager, Liz Cutler takes us through the audited accounts
Thank you to Órlaithí Flynn MLA for joining with us today
November 6, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Thank you to Órlaithí Flynn MLA for joining with us today
The MLA finishes by promising to take away our guide for politicians and community leaders on tacking the far right weaponisation of EVAWG
November 6, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The MLA finishes by promising to take away our guide for politicians and community leaders on tacking the far right weaponisation of EVAWG