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An organisation and network for bereaved families whose daughters, mothers, sisters or other relatives have been killed by men in the UK. We work to protect women's lives and ensure justice. We want change.
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INVISIBLE WOMEN brings together bereaved families of Black, minoritised and migrant women who lost their lives to domestic abuse and fatal male violence.
#InvisibleWomen #WeWereHere #WhereWereYou

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A murder investigation has been launched after a 17-year-old girl died and a woman was seriously injured.
An 18-year-old man from Newbridge has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder in connection with the incident in Caerphilly today.
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Blackwood: Murder investigation launched after two people assaulted
A man has been arrested and is in custody following the incident, police said.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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The family of Katie Fox, who was fatally stabbed in the neck at a bus stop in Birmingham on Friday, before dying in hospital on Monday, say she was the "shining light in their lives".
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Family pays tribute to woman killed at Birmingham bus stop
The family of Katie Fox, who died after being stabbed in the neck in Birmingham, pay tribute to her.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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Katie Fox, 34, who was left fighting for her life after being knifed in an “unprovoked attack” in Birmingham on Friday night, has died in hospital. A man has been charged with her murder.
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Woman, 34, stabbed in the neck in ‘unprovoked attack’ at bus stop is pictured
A WOMAN who died after being brutally stabbed in the neck in a busy city centre has been pictured for the first time. Katie Fox, 34, was left fighting for her life after allegedly being knifed in a…
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November 10, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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'One year since Harshita Brella was strangled to death in the UK, there is a sense of disbelief in her family home in the Indian capital Delhi.'
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'Harshita's mother Sudesh Kumari says: "I want justice for my daughter. Only then will I find peace."'
Harshita Brella: Family ask why killer has not been caught 12 months on
Police have charged Harshita Brella's husband with murder - but, despite sightings, he remains on the run.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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The event, organised by Flux Rotherham, Rotherham Council, and Kimberley’s mother Pat, aims to highlight women’s safety and take a stand against misogyny and sexual violence.

It will take place on Thursday, Nov 27, starting from Rotherham Town Hall at 6pm.

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Kimberley Fuller: Reclaim the Night walk to honour murder victim 20 years on
The leader of Rotherham Council has paid tribute to a woman who was murdered in the town 20 years ago, ahead of a walk to honour her memory.
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November 9, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Glamour magazine got in touch to talk about the rise in racially aggravated violence. Yashi really understood the fear we all face as South Asians.

Racially motivated Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) impacts us all.

www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/sout...
South Asian women like me are scared for our safety. When will politicans speak up for us?
Two women have been the victims of racially aggravated rape in the past month.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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The family of Lily Whitehouse, 19, who was found dead in the street in Oldbury last Wednesday, have said their ‘hearts will be forever broken’.
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Friends have organised a balloon release party for Lily’s family next weekend as they demand justice for her death.
Family tributes to teen, 19, 'who lit up the room' as man, 41, charged with murd
Lily Whitehouse, 19, was found with serious injuries in Park Street, Oldbury
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November 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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"Family of Scots woman killed by partner bailed to her home demand change in law: The plea from the parents of Claire Inglis comes after the number of female homicide victims in Scotland rose last year to 15 – seven were killed by a partner or ex."
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Family of Scots woman killed by partner bailed to her home demand change in law
The plea from the parents of Claire Inglis comes after the number of female homicide victims in Scotland rose last year to 15 – seven were killed by a partner or ex.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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An ITV Loose Women campaign aimed at highlighting help available for people living with domestic-abuse - as well as how to spot signs of an abusive relationship - has been launched in Belfast.
www.itv.com/news/utv/202...
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November 7, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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People will gather in Rotherham later this month to remember Kimberley Fuller - who was stabbed in 2005, on a night out in the town centre after confronting a man who had touched her. Her killer was later convicted of separate child abuse offences.
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Reclaim the Night walk to honour Rotherham woman Kimberley Fuller, 20 years after her murder
The leader of Rotherham Council has paid tribute to a woman who was murdered...
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November 6, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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A murder probe into the death of a woman covered in bruises and bites was dropped after pathologists said they were not sure her injuries killed her. Abbie Downing, 27, was found at her house in Rotherham after suffering a cardiac arrest in August 2023.
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Murder probe dropped after woman, 27, dies covered in bites and bruises - Yahoo News UK
Her 'disruptive and rude' ex-partner was initially arrested
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November 6, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder over the death of a 19-year-old woman in Oldbury on Wednesday.
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Murder arrest over death of 19-year-old woman in Oldbury
A woman was found seriously injured on Wednesday night and a 41-year-old man is in custody.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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'[Scottish Justice Secreary] Angela Constance has told Demi Hannaway’s grieving family their daughter will be remembered for bringing justice to other domestic abuse victims.'
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Justice secretary meets family of Demi Hannaway
Justice secretary Angela Constance has told Demi Hannaway’s family their daughter will be remembered for bringing justice to abuse victims.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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A man has been charged with the murder of Scottish woman Jean Hanlon, who died on a Greek Island 16 years ago. Her death was initially ruled accidental by the Greek authorities, but the case was reopened after campaigning by her family.
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Jean Hanlon: Man charged over 2009 murder of woman in Greece
A 54-year-old man has been charged over the death of Jean Hanlon 16 years after her body was recovered from the sea off Crete.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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A MAN has appeared in court charged with murder after a woman was found dead following a house fire in Dundee. Natalie Egan, 37, was pronounced dead following the fire at a property in the city’s Byron Street on Friday morning.
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Man in court charged with murder after woman dies following Scots house fire
A MAN has appeared in court charged with murder after a woman was found dead following a house fire in Dundee. Natalie Egan, 37, was pronounced dead following the fire at a property in the city&#82…
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November 4, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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Clare Burns came across as a happy mum, with a great life, loving family ... But in the weeks after her shock death, her family were left reeling to discover that she had been abused and attacked by a secret partner they’d never met.
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My kind and loving sister was brutally murdered by her secret boyfriend
CLARE Burns came across as a happy mum, with a great life, loving family and someone who was always beautifully dressed. But in the weeks after her shock death, her family were left reeling to disc…
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November 3, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Everybody deserves to be seen, heard and treated the same by the justice system. It is meant to be there to protect us - but for too many women, it does not.

Watch the Film, read the Report, sign the Pledge 👇🏾 killedwomen.org/invisible-wo...

#InvisibleWomen #WeWereHere #WhereWereYou
November 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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This man, Mohamed Samak, has been jailed for 'life' for violently taking the life of his wife Joanne Samak in her own home. He could be out on parole before he is 65.
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Mohamed Samak: Ex-international hockey player who claimed wife stabbed herself to death jailed for her murder
Mohamed Samak is jailed for life for the "wicked" murder of his wife with a judge saying he's shown no remorse.
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November 1, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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An ex-Army sergeant major has been jailed for six months for sexually assaulting Jaysley Beck, who later took her own life.
Her mother Leighann Mcready said: "What he did, and how the Army failed to protect our daughter afterwards, cost Jaysley her life."
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Jaysley Beck: Ex-sergeant jailed for sexual assault on soldier
Michael Webber admitted sexually assaulting Jaysley Beck, 19, who later took her own life.
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November 1, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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This is the man who murdered his pregnant partner Alana Odysseos. After attacking her, Shaine March walked off, leaving her dying in the street. He refused to attend court for his sentencing (to 'life' imprisonment).
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Double killer jailed for at least 42 years over pregnant girlfriend murder
Shaine March cowardly refuses to leave his cell for the sentencing hearing after murdering Alana Odysseos
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November 1, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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A homeless man has been jailed for life - with a minimum term of 21 years - after he bludgeoned "trusting and generous" Victoria Adams to death with a mallet two days after she invited him into her home.
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Homeless man jailed for killing woman who gave him shelter
Homeless Apapale Adoum beat Victoria Adams to death two days after she invited him into her home.
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November 1, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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West Mercia Women's Aid has said the murder of Joanne Samak at the hands of her husband in Worcestershire is symptomatic of something happening "every week" up and down the country.
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Murder of Worcestershire woman a trend 'repeated across country' - charity boss
The government's goal to halve violence against women and girls is
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November 1, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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Where would we be without our network of supporters? Thank you for standing with us, to make our Invisible Women visible once more.
#InvisibleWomen #KilledWomen #VAWG

We Were Here, Where Where You?
Watch the Film, read the Report, sign the Pledge 👇🏾 killedwomen.org/invisible-wo...
October 31, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Everybody deserves to be seen, heard and treated the same by the justice system.

It is meant to be there to protect us - but for too many women, it does not.

Watch the Film, read the Report, sign the Pledge 👇🏾 killedwomen.org/invisible-wo...

#InvisibleWomen #WeWereHere #WhereWereYou
October 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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We Were Here, Where Were You?

Families, loved ones and supporters gathered to show their solidarity.

A huge thank you to everyone taking part in this pivotal #InvisibleWomen campaign.

Watch the Film, read the Report, sign the Pledge:
killedwomen.org/invisible-wo...

#KilledWomen #InvisibleWomen
October 31, 2025 at 4:06 PM