Having a platform like British Vogue recognise and reflect the realities of Sikh women is not only powerful, it is necessary.

Sikh Panjabi women have been telling us they feel frightened, angry, and unsafe in their everyday lives and we have a responsibility to make sure their fear is not ignored or minimised. We must encourage our women to live their lives safety and look to the future with awareness and hope.

A heartfelt thank you to Devinder for amplifying the experiences of Sikh Panjabi women and girls from frontline professionals to specialist service providers, and to West Midlands Sikh MP Sonia Kumar, in the aftermath of the horrific rapes of two Sikh Panjabi women in Oldbury and Walsall.

Together, we will explore:
✨ How to recognise dowry-related abuse
✨ The cultural dynamics that enable exploitation
✨ How to respond safely and support victim-survivors

📌 Free to attend — open to all.
🔍 Find out more: www.sundialcentre.org

This session will unpack how dowry abuse operates as a form of financial abuse, affecting women and girls not only within marriage, but also through post-separation abuse.

Our thoughts are with our sister, her family, and everyone affected.

We stand with you. Always.

💛 If you or someone you know needs support, Sikh Women’s Aid is here.

📞 0333 090 1220
📧 info@sikhwomensaid.org.uk

#FromHerKingsAreBorn #MeTooKaurs

This is now the second racially motivated attack against a sister from our community. 💔💔

Please see our statement in relation to the recent attack on our Panjabi sister in Walsall, where we stand firmly in solidarity with her and all women facing violence and hate.

Our thoughts are with this innocent child and all who are grieving this unimaginable loss. 💔

We stand united in the call for justice and will be following this trial closely as the truth comes to light. 4/4

“Any death linked to some form of abuse and neglect is distressing. The details that are emerging show just how much Penelope much had suffered during her short life. There is no place in humanity for such cruelty and neglect.

— Sukhvinder Kaur, Chair of Sikh Women’s Aid. 3/4

No child should ever experience pain, hunger, or fear at the hands of their parent. The details emerging from this case are deeply distressing and remind us why safeguarding children must always be an absolute priority. 2/4

This outcome was only possible because a brave woman spoke out. Her courage led to justice — not once, but twice.
 
To survivors: You are not alone. Your voice has power. We believe you. We stand with you.

#FromHerKingsAreBorn #MeTooKaurs #JusticeForSurvivors

We’re especially proud that our advice and guidence around violence against women and girls has been built in — reflecting the input we shared with Gurdwara Aid.

📘 Learn more: www.gurdwaraaid.org

#GurdwaraHandbook #SikhWomensAid #GurdwaraAid #FaithAndSafeguarding

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True transformation requires both strength and humility — the strength to face difficult truths, and the humility to learn and lead with compassion.

Change is not weakness; it is wisdom in motion. 2/3

that every referral is being reviewed and prioritised based on urgency and safety needs. Please bear with us as our team works to respond to every woman and girl who needs us.

📞 If you are in immediate danger, please call 999.

Thank you for your patience, trust, and understanding.

We thank our partners and supporters for standing with us as we continue this vital work.

#FromHerKingsAreBorn #MeTooKaurs #DomesticAbuse #SexualAbuse #SpiritualAbuse

Our dedicated team remains fully operational, providing specialist, culturally responsive support to South Asian women and children affected by domestic abuse.