Violence Against Women and Girls
We believe that all forms of violence against women and girls are wrong and they are damaging. Violence against women and girls is a societal problem, experienced by individual women and girls.
Violence against women and girls is a global issue and one that we all have a part to play in finding the right solutions to ensure safety and wellbeing for everyone who lives, works or visits the city.
This is a significant well-being and safety issue for women and girls in our city and we are committed to working towards taking all necessary steps to prevent and eradicate all forms of violence against women and girls in this city.
Violence against women and girls is both a cause and a consequence of inequalities between men and women. By taking steps forward to tackling gender inequality an improved quality of life can be realised for both men and women by:
- An equal distribution of work, caring and leisure activities between men and women throughout the life course;
- Educating boys and girls to understand and avoid gender stereotyping;
- Combating gender discrimination in all aspects of life including: jobs, pay, education and access to health care; and
- Mainstreaming 'gender analysis' in all areas of healthy ageing
One in 4 women/girls in Scotland will experience at least one form of gender based violence across their lifetime.
Glasgow is recognised as spearheading innovative and creative responses to challenging all forms of violence against women and girls. In the city we have services that can respond to a wide range of needs identified by survivors of gender based violence. These services work across all forms of violence against women and girls.
If you are experiencing any forms of violence against women, there are organisations in the city you can contact for support and information.
Glasgow Helpline Numbers
| Organisation | Phone Number | Opening Times |
|---|---|---|
| Amina - The Muslim Women's Resource Centre | 08088 01 0301 | Helpline open: Monday to Friday 10.00 am until 4.00 pm |
| Archway Glasgow | 0141 211 8175 | Accessible 365 days a year, 24 hours a day |
| Glasgow East Women's Aid | 0141 773 3533 | Monday and Friday - 9.30 am to 1.30 pm Tuesday to Thursday - 9.30 am to 3.30 pm |
| Glasgow Women's Aid | 0141 553 2022 | Helpline 9.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday |
| Hemat Gryffe Women's Aid | 0141 353 0859 | Monday to Friday - 9.00 am to 5.00 pm |
| Glasgow and Rape Crisis Centre | 08088 00 0014 | Helpline every day from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm and |
| The TARA Service | 0141 276 7724 | Support available 9.30 am to 4.30 pm |
Scottish and UK Helpline Numbers
| Organisation | Phone Number | Opening Times |
|---|---|---|
| Breathing Space | 0800 8385 87 | Helpline open Monday to Thursday 6.00 pm until 2.00 am and 24 hours at weekends |
| Bristol Crisis Service for Women | 0780 047 2908 (text only) | TESS text and email service for young women up to 25 years who self-injure |
| FGM Helpline | 0800 028 3550 | Helpline open 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year |
| Forced Marriage Helpline (Scotland) | 0800 027 1234 | Helpline open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. |
| Forced Marriage Helpline (UK) | 0800 599 9247 | Helpline open 9.00 am until 9.00 pm 365 days a year. |
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