Killed Women
@killedwomennw.bsky.social
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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On 25th November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Killed Women will launch ‘The VAWG Curriculum’ campaign.
For full details, go to killedwomen.org/vawg-curricu..., where you will find each day’s Message, Call to Action and videos from our contributors.
For full details, go to killedwomen.org/vawg-curricu..., where you will find each day’s Message, Call to Action and videos from our contributors.
The man accused of murdering Sheryl Wilkins in August has been charged with murdering a second woman Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, who was found dead five months earlier, the Metropolitan Police have said.
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Second murder charge for man accused of killing Sheryl Wilkins
Simon Levy, 40, from Tottenham, is now also charged with the murder of Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:06 PM
The man accused of murdering Sheryl Wilkins in August has been charged with murdering a second woman Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, who was found dead five months earlier, the Metropolitan Police have said.
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On the day before the launch of our VAWG Curriculum campaign, Killed Women family member Jodie explains why our 16-action prevention campaign for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (for details see www.killedwomen.org/vawg-curricu...) means so much to her.
#thevawgcurriculum
#thevawgcurriculum
November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
On the day before the launch of our VAWG Curriculum campaign, Killed Women family member Jodie explains why our 16-action prevention campaign for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (for details see www.killedwomen.org/vawg-curricu...) means so much to her.
#thevawgcurriculum
#thevawgcurriculum
Campaigner @davidchallen.bsky.social is proud to be part of our VAWG Curriculum Campaign.
For details of how to support our campaign to prevent violence against women and girls: www.killedwomen.org/vawg-curricu...
We want a better future for our children and young people, and we need to act NOW.
For details of how to support our campaign to prevent violence against women and girls: www.killedwomen.org/vawg-curricu...
We want a better future for our children and young people, and we need to act NOW.
November 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Campaigner @davidchallen.bsky.social is proud to be part of our VAWG Curriculum Campaign.
For details of how to support our campaign to prevent violence against women and girls: www.killedwomen.org/vawg-curricu...
We want a better future for our children and young people, and we need to act NOW.
For details of how to support our campaign to prevent violence against women and girls: www.killedwomen.org/vawg-curricu...
We want a better future for our children and young people, and we need to act NOW.
Our response to the shocking Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) findings into police failings surrounding the death of Harshita Brella.
Following the IOPC statement today, Killed Women and Southall Black Sisters are requesting an URGENT meeting with the Government.
Following the IOPC statement today, Killed Women and Southall Black Sisters are requesting an URGENT meeting with the Government.
November 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Our response to the shocking Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) findings into police failings surrounding the death of Harshita Brella.
Following the IOPC statement today, Killed Women and Southall Black Sisters are requesting an URGENT meeting with the Government.
Following the IOPC statement today, Killed Women and Southall Black Sisters are requesting an URGENT meeting with the Government.
Four police officers are facing misconduct proceedings over their handling of abuse allegations reported by Harshita Brella, who was later found dead in a car boot in November, after an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
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Police misconduct inquiry in Harshita Brella case
Four Northamptonshire Police officers will face misconduct proceedings, the force says.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Four police officers are facing misconduct proceedings over their handling of abuse allegations reported by Harshita Brella, who was later found dead in a car boot in November, after an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
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Our Killed Women family member Layla introduces our VAWG Curriculum campaign.
We want a better future for our children and young people, and we need to act NOW.
For full details of our campaign go to: killedwomen.org/vawg-curricu...
#thevawgcurriculum #16daysofactivism #VAWG
We want a better future for our children and young people, and we need to act NOW.
For full details of our campaign go to: killedwomen.org/vawg-curricu...
#thevawgcurriculum #16daysofactivism #VAWG
November 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Our Killed Women family member Layla introduces our VAWG Curriculum campaign.
We want a better future for our children and young people, and we need to act NOW.
For full details of our campaign go to: killedwomen.org/vawg-curricu...
#thevawgcurriculum #16daysofactivism #VAWG
We want a better future for our children and young people, and we need to act NOW.
For full details of our campaign go to: killedwomen.org/vawg-curricu...
#thevawgcurriculum #16daysofactivism #VAWG
Support our 16-day campaign - The VAWG Curriculum – to prevent violence against women and girls, launching on 25th November.
Here we hear from one of our Killed Women co-founders, Jhiselle Feanny.
Find out how to get involved:
www.killedwomen.org/vawg-curricu...
#thevawgcurriculum
Here we hear from one of our Killed Women co-founders, Jhiselle Feanny.
Find out how to get involved:
www.killedwomen.org/vawg-curricu...
#thevawgcurriculum
November 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Support our 16-day campaign - The VAWG Curriculum – to prevent violence against women and girls, launching on 25th November.
Here we hear from one of our Killed Women co-founders, Jhiselle Feanny.
Find out how to get involved:
www.killedwomen.org/vawg-curricu...
#thevawgcurriculum
Here we hear from one of our Killed Women co-founders, Jhiselle Feanny.
Find out how to get involved:
www.killedwomen.org/vawg-curricu...
#thevawgcurriculum
On 25th November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Killed Women will launch ‘The VAWG Curriculum’ campaign.
For full details, go to killedwomen.org/vawg-curricu..., where you will find each day’s Message, Call to Action and videos from our contributors.
For full details, go to killedwomen.org/vawg-curricu..., where you will find each day’s Message, Call to Action and videos from our contributors.
November 23, 2025 at 11:39 PM
On 25th November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Killed Women will launch ‘The VAWG Curriculum’ campaign.
For full details, go to killedwomen.org/vawg-curricu..., where you will find each day’s Message, Call to Action and videos from our contributors.
For full details, go to killedwomen.org/vawg-curricu..., where you will find each day’s Message, Call to Action and videos from our contributors.
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Tender responds to new report on #domesticabuse support for children and #youngpeople.
Susie McDonald MBE, CEO of Tender, said: 'If the government are truly committed to ending violence and abuse, it’s time they provide the funding and resources to make it happen.’
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Susie McDonald MBE, CEO of Tender, said: 'If the government are truly committed to ending violence and abuse, it’s time they provide the funding and resources to make it happen.’
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April 29, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Tender responds to new report on #domesticabuse support for children and #youngpeople.
Susie McDonald MBE, CEO of Tender, said: 'If the government are truly committed to ending violence and abuse, it’s time they provide the funding and resources to make it happen.’
tender.org.uk/domestic-abu...
Susie McDonald MBE, CEO of Tender, said: 'If the government are truly committed to ending violence and abuse, it’s time they provide the funding and resources to make it happen.’
tender.org.uk/domestic-abu...
Petition: "Automatic ban of abusers' custody of children bereaved by domestic abuse suicide", created by Diane Yates-Clarke
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Petition: Automatic ban of abusers' custody of children bereaved by domestic abuse suicide
We call on the UK Government to introduce legislation that explicitly prohibits perpetrators of domestic abuse from being granted custody or unsupervised access to their children if it has been establ...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Petition: "Automatic ban of abusers' custody of children bereaved by domestic abuse suicide", created by Diane Yates-Clarke
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'The Home Office knew for years that women and children were at risk from a “broken” domestic violence screening tool.'
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Home Office told domestic violence tool was endangering women years ago
At least 55 women were murdered after police relied on a flawed risk assessment that failed to identify them as being in immediate danger
telegraph.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 5:25 PM
'The Home Office knew for years that women and children were at risk from a “broken” domestic violence screening tool.'
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'Georgia Barter didn’t want to die. She was only 32 years old. She loved dancing and had performed at the Palladium and Sadlers Wells. But after a decade of domestic abuse at the hands of her partner she took her own life.'
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The fight to recognise domestic abuse-related suicide
With suicides after domestic abuse outstripping the number of people killed by a partner, a former head of the CPS says government must now make it a priority.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:36 AM
'Georgia Barter didn’t want to die. She was only 32 years old. She loved dancing and had performed at the Palladium and Sadlers Wells. But after a decade of domestic abuse at the hands of her partner she took her own life.'
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The distraught family of Corinna Baker, who was found dead in a boatyard in Cardigan on Saturday, have said she will be greatly missed. A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
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Family of woman, 21, found dead in Cardigan 'distraught' at loss
The body of Corinna Baker was found at Netpool Boat Yard in Cardigan, Ceredigion, on Saturday.
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November 16, 2025 at 10:43 PM
The distraught family of Corinna Baker, who was found dead in a boatyard in Cardigan on Saturday, have said she will be greatly missed. A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
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Lainie Williams, 17, was found fatally wounded in her bedroom at the family home in South Wales. Armed police later arrested an 18-year-old man who was known to Lainie, on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.
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Heartbroken family pay tribute to 'brave and beautiful' schoolgirl, 17, stabbed to death while 'fighting off intruder' | LBC
Lainie Williams, 17, was found fatally wounded in her bedroom at the family home in South Wales
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November 14, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Lainie Williams, 17, was found fatally wounded in her bedroom at the family home in South Wales. Armed police later arrested an 18-year-old man who was known to Lainie, on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.
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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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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
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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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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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
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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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
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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'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."'
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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
'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."'
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'Harshita's mother Sudesh Kumari says: "I want justice for my daughter. Only then will I find peace."'
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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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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
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.
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/crime/k...
It will take place on Thursday, Nov 27, starting from Rotherham Town Hall at 6pm.
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/crime/k...
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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...
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.
www.glamourmagazine.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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...
Racially motivated Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) impacts us all.
www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/sout...
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.
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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
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.
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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 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.
dailyrecord.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 9:21 PM
"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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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.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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.
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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
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.
hellorayo.co.uk/greatest-hit...
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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
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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