Womens' Issues

This section is devoted to the needs of Women and contains information directly affecting them.

MEWN Cymru

Minority Ethnic Women's Network Wales

Minority Ethnic Women's Network Wales (MEWN Cymru)is an umbrella body representing ethnic minority(visible and non visible) women across Wales, regardless of their age, religious observance, ethnicity or life choices. MEWN CYMRU -   The vision of MEWN Cymru is to become the premier voluntary sector provider meeting and representing the needs of minority BME women by empowering them to develop their own initiatives or projects and encouraging them to participate fully in mainstream services.

  • We want to change the position of BME Women in Welsh society.
  • To provide a platform for the views of BME women in Wales.
  • To enable BME women to extend their knowledge and skills, and to encourage them to participate fully in local and national affairs as well as in voluntary activities and employment.
  • To provide each other with mutual support, sharing each other's expertise and experiences.
  • To represent the needs of BME women in policy forums and campaign on issues affecting them.
  • To promote anti-discriminatory practices.
  • To meet the needs of BME women within a welcoming and safe environment.
  • To raise the awareness and knowledge of service providers.

    • Go to www.mewn-cymru.org.uk/ourvision for more information.

    SUFFERING FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ?

    Don't suffer any longer, contact  BAWSO (www.bawso.org.uk) for help and advice from experts who specialise in dealing with women from BME communities. Alternatively, you can contact: Cardiff Women Aid is charity that works to protect and support women and children who are experiencing and escaping domestic violence and abuse. Contact Women's Aid Cardiff www.cardiffwomensaid.org Both organisations are sensitive to the need for absolute confidentiality in these situations

    EDUCATION

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    NEW LIFE PROJECT FOR YOUNG MOTHERS

    Visit www.womensworkshop.org.uk and see the variety of courses available for free; including a Get Fit course see the website.

    DRUGS AND ALCOHOL !  DON'T SUFFER IN SILENCE

    Do you know someone who is suffering because drugs and alcohol is affecting their life?  Is your family suffering because of it? If you answered YES to one or both of these questions you can contact NEWLINK's Axis Project for expert help and advice. They are experts at dealing with these issues within BME communities and families. It is a highly confidential and professional service in Cardiff and Newport.  Call them on 029 20 645666 or email them at bmeservices@newlinkwales.org.uk

    STRUGGLING TO FIND TIME FOR YOURSELF?

    Would you like to meet other mums?  Do you want to learn new skills?  Are you looking for a healthier lifestyle?  Go to Channel View Leisure Centre every Wednesday 10.00am til 12.00am for the MUMS MATTERS group. FREE CRECHE (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY)  Just £2 per person - FIRST 2 SESSIONS FREE Call Minu or Dominique at the Butetown/Grangetown Healthy Living Programme on 029 20 444410.

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