Domestic abuse survivors should get the help they need

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John, all women should be able to get help if they experience violence or abuse at home.

But while the UK government promised to transform its approach to domestic abuse, new laws ignore the experiences of some of the most marginalised women – women who have migrated to the UK are blocked from getting the support they need, and the new Domestic Abuse Bill does nothing to change that.

Ask if I'm safe, not where I'm from
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Will you call on the government to address discrimination toward migrant women in the new law?
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Migrant women are often already isolated in society.

They can face language barriers, racial discrimination and many are on low-income jobs. Unfortunately, this makes them particularly vulnerable to abusive partners and other family members. They are threatened with the possibility of detention, deportation and being separated from their children if they try to get away.

This leaves migrant women too fearful to report violence to the police, GPs, or other public service providers due to the real risk they will be detained or deported as a result. Most will also be turned away from life saving refuges because they can’t access public funds.

As well as signing the petition, join us 3pm today for #TruthToPowerHour, when celebrities, influencers and supporters across the country will be tweeting the Home Office. Simply share the tweet below, or use the button to tweet now.

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Proposed new laws ignore migrant women who've suffered domestic abuse and can’t get help they need. This #TruthToPowerHour sign the @AmnestyUK petition so new laws help all survivors www.amnesty.org.uk/dabill
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Together we can make sure the government’s laws end discrimination.

Lydia Parker
Human Rights in the UK Campaigner
Amnesty International UK

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