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France 24
11-07-2025
- Politics
- France 24
Women and children face high risk of violence during Channel crossing
Europe 13:01 From the show In a special edition, we focus on the plight of migrants, particularly women and children who make the perilous journey from French shores to the UK. It is an issue that has redrawn Britain's political landscape. This as the number of migrants arriving on the UK southern coastline reach unprecedented levels. Britain and France have finalised a deal on how to reduce the numbers, with the UK accepting some asylum seekers but returning others to France. We report on what conditions women and children face as they seek to make that incredibly risky crossing. Annette Young also talks to Lucie Feutrier-Cook, a migration specialist, on the steps European governments need to take to deal with the crisis. Plus we look at the difficulties migrant women have in reporting sexual violence.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Xinhua Silk Road: Chen Jinggu cultural event in SE. China's Gutian County forges platform for cross-Strait exchanges
BEIJING, June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 17th Straits Forum-Chen Jinggu cultural activity week was held from June 28 to 29 in Gutian County, Ningde City of southeast China's Fujian Province, attracting guests from all over the country. Chen Jinggu has been worshiped as a guardian of women and children, and is an influential goddess in local culture. After thousands of years of inheritance, the Chen Jinggu culture has become an important part of the Fujian-Taiwan culture with its unique attraction and appeal, and is a historical confirmation of the same roots, culture, and ethnicity across the Taiwan Strait. To boost cross-Strait exchanges, Gutian has given full play to the advantages in exchanges with Taiwan in geographic location, cultural bonds, etc., focusing on exploring the spiritual connotation of "love and help" in the Chen Jinggu culture. The past sessions of the Straits Forum-Chen Jinggu cultural activity week have forged a good communication platform to carry forward the spirit of Chen Jinggu and develop the culture. In recent years, Gutian has also used the Chen Jinggu culture as a medium to innovate cultural exchange mechanisms, expand industrial cooperation areas, and improve the policy system benefiting Taiwan. At the opening ceremony of the 17th Straits Forum-Chen Jinggu cultural activity week, various programs were presented with grand scenes. Scenic area tours, youth exchange activities between Fujian and Taiwan, women's exchange activities between Fujian and Taiwan, matchmaking activities for Taiwanese businesses, expert lectures among other activities were also held during the event. Original link: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Xinhua Silk Road Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
EFry Releases Region's First Study on Women's Homelessness & Housing Needs Thanks to $100,000 OTF Grant
"No Place of Their Own" Report: Women & Children Form More than Half the Homeless Population BRAMPTON, ON, June 25, 2025 /CNW/ - EFry Hope and Help for Women today released its report on the Peel Region's first-ever study of housing insecurity faced by women and single-caregiver led families: No Place of Their Own: Report on Women's Growing Homelessness and Housing Needs in the Peel Region. "As the Minister of Women's Social and Economic Opportunities, I am proud that our government invested in the Elizabeth Fry Hope and Housing study. These findings mark an important step forward in addressing the urgent and complex issue of housing insecurity for women and single-caregiver families in Peel. This report, supported by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, will help drive meaningful, targeted solutions that ensure women and children receive the care, safety, and support they deserve. I commend EFry for their vital work and remain committed to working together to build a system that truly meets the needs of our communities," said Charmaine Williams, MPP for Brampton Centre. EFry's study was made possible thanks to a $100,000 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the provincial government's Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). The grant funded the hiring of expertise, as well as the administrative and program costs associated with a scoping study establishing the need for shelter and housing for low-income women and children. The study brought together both qualitative and quantitative methodology, including regional, provincial and federal data relating to risk factors associated with homelessness and housing insecurity. "As a charity supporting vulnerable women and children, we have seen a dramatic increase in the number of homeless women and families," said Deborah Riddle, EFry Hope and Help's executive director. "While the housing crisis is well-known, there was no research into the depth of impact for women and their families. That information is vital in creating effective solutions. "The through-line in our findings is that supports for people experiencing homelessness are set-up for men, and what women need differs. With women and children now making up some 52 percent of the homeless population, we need to see changes in what's provided if we don't want the challenges to keep getting worse." Key Findings: Women & children form more than half the region's homeless population – 52 per cent of the Peel-Halton's homeless population is either a woman (40 per cent, up five per cent in the first few months of 2025) or a child (12 per cent). These may be lower than the true numbers, as homeless women are often hidden, living in tents, cars or couch-surfing. Only 2% of Peel's shelter beds are designated for women – Women will often avoid co-ed shelters due to personal security risks. All family shelters in the area are co-ed, putting children in potentially risky situations. More than 1/3 of Metro Toronto women live below the poverty line – Low-income thresholds for the region's municipalities are $29,380 for a single adult and $36,576 for two people, such as a mother and child. 29 per cent of women in Metro Toronto have incomes under $20,000, 37 per cent under $30,000, and nearly half earn less than $35,000. Average market rent would consume the vast majority of women's incomes – For women earning less than $30,000, the average market rent for a one-bedroom apartment consumes 68% of their income. A two-bedroom apartment for mother and child requires 81%. Even below-market rents are increasingly unaffordable and increasingly rare – The Canada Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB), intended to bridge the gap between low-income earners and average market rents, is not enough to fund housing in Peel, which averages nearly $1,000 month more than the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) figure used to make the calculation. Wait times for subsidized housing in the region are commonly 13-15 years. There are no housing projects in development that will benefit the deeply poor – Current projects are targeted to those with annual incomes of $61,000 -$110,000. Best-practice supports for women differ from men – Housing stability increases when vulnerable people are provided with the right mix of supports. For men, these commonly address substance use, social isolation and employment skills. For women, they address safety and security, trauma and abuse, family-centred needs, education and job skills. The report's recommendations include: Develop an Enhanced COHB benefit of 150% for women and children exiting shelters to help them get and keep housing. Take a regional rather than municipal approach to housing, so people do not lose their place on affordable housing waitlists when they must move within the region. Open a dedicated shelter with beds for 40 women and children. Provide housing placement workers for shelters with women and children. Use federal Reaching Home funding to hire Family Homelessness Prevention Workers. Provide Community Integration Housing Workers exiting institutional care (prison, substance use treatment, hospital) to secure stable housing. Include family shelters in visiting teacher programs so homeless children stay attached to school. Conduct an annual regional count of homeless women and children in shelters. This information will support strategic support development and evaluation. No Place of Their Own: Report on Women's Growing Homelessness and Housing Needs in the Peel Region is available for download at EFry Hope and Help for Women is a Southern Ontario charity supporting women and children at risk or impacted by legal system involvement. For more than 50 years, its programs and services have helped clients build stable futures. About the Ontario Trillium Foundation The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Ontario government with a mission to build healthy and vibrant communities across the province. Last year, OTF invested nearly $105M into 732 community projects and multi-sector partnerships. Projects aim to enhance economic well-being, foster more active lifestyles, support child and youth development, provide spaces for people to come together and connect, and create a more sustainable environment. Visit to learn more. SOURCE EFry Hope and Help for Women View original content to download multimedia:
News.com.au
21-06-2025
- General
- News.com.au
Hutt St Centre planning to open dedicated women's shelter as domestic violence crisis deepens
South Australia's housing crisis remains at breaking point, with one of the biggest homeless shelters fearing it could be forced to turn away clients as it hits capacity within years. The Hutt St Centre is even planning on opening a dedicated shelter, just for women and kids, as it fights to keep with a concerning rise in families being forced onto the streets. The charity had almost 43,000 visits from South Australians doing it tough in the past 12 months - the most in its 70-year history. It also handed out more than 22,000 pieces of material aid, such as clothing and personal hygiene, and served over 47,000 meals. Staggeringly, there has been a 116 per cent increase in visits to its Wellbeing Centre since 2020/2021. Women are the fastest growing group experiencing homelessness in SA, with the centre experiencing a 38 per cent jump in females accessing assistance this financial year compared to 2020/21. There has also been a nearly 50 per cent rise in people who had never previously experienced homelessness visiting the centre over the same period. It has also seen a reduction in clients with a criminal history or drug and alcohol problems. Hutt Street chief executive Chris Burns feared demand would only increase in the coming years, with the cost-of-living, domestic violence and housing crises pushing more people out -of-stable accommodation. 'The face of homelessness is changing; you're reminded of (that) every day,' Mr Burns said. 'People with great jobs and brilliant qualifications can still become homeless and we've got former senior public servants, high school teachers, people very high up in business who are now accessing our services. 'We've all got to remember, this could happen to you, or someone you love or someone very near to you in a heartbeat, it just takes one bad event. 'We can't see what is going to abate the cost-of-living crisis … the number of houses needed are decades away.' The Hutt Street Centre recently underwent a $2.2 million upgrade, boasting a new private retreat for families, medical treatment rooms, creative hub and all-weather outdoor courtyard for dining and group activities. Despite the fresh facilities, the welfare centre is set to reach its capacity - 71,500 visits a year - by late 2028. Mr Burns said the centre may have to turn away clients, without another significant expansion or government support. They are now considering opening another centre just for women and children due to the concerning rise in clients experiencing domestic violence. 'For every woman that comes to us for help, there's probably another one who doesn't want to come into the centre because there's men there,' he said. 'If we don't do something between now and December 2028, we're going to get to the point where we will have to turn people, which is totally against our ethos.'
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Raleigh Rescue Mission breaks ground on campus for children, women
Artist rendering of The Garden. (Courtesy of the Raleigh Rescue Mission) The Raleigh Rescue Mission on Tuesday broke ground on the construction of a new campus in Knightdale that will expand its capacity to serve women and children by 483%, the organization announced in a news release. The new campus — The Garden — is being developed in partnership with the Town of Knightdale and the homebuilder Lennar. It's backed by more than $25 million in commitments from private foundations and donors, the Rescue Mission said. 'The Garden will provide a safe and supportive environment for women and children to rebuild their lives and become contributing members of society,' said John Luckett, president and CEO of the Rescue Mission. 'This is an opportunity to offer not just shelter, but stability, resources and the support needed to progress through our New Life Plan and build a new future with confidence and purpose.' The New Life Plan is a six-step plan that begins with clients living at the Rescue Mission for 4-6 months through phases 1-4. In phase 5, clients move into non subsidized apartments for months 6-12. Phase 6 culminates in homeownership through Habitat For Humanity and similar organizations. According to the new releases, homelessness in Wake County increases by 8% each year and 70% of people seeking services are experiencing situational homelessness, which means they have been displaced by sudden, life-altering events. 'This is an exciting partnership that reflects Knightdale's commitment to community and compassion,' said Knightdale Mayor Jessica Day. 'The project supports families and meets a growing need in our region.' The Garden will offer long-term transitional housing for 300 to 400 people. It will also free up space to increase capacity to serve men by 150% at the Rescue Mission's downtown facility, the organization said. The campus is being built within a new Lennar single-family home community. 'At Lennar, we believe in building with purpose and integrity, and The Garden is a powerful example of these values in action,' said Robert Smart, Lennar Raleigh division president.
