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Jewish Women’s Aid (JWA)

Campaigners warn that some young Israeli brides brought to the UK under the promise of marriage are facing abuse and isolation. (Photo: FreePix)
September 29, 2025, 2:04 pm
Urgent call to protect young Israeli women at risk of abuse in the UK
Jewish Women’s Aid and campaigner Ramie Smith warn of growing crisis affecting vulnerable brides brought from Israel to marry strictly-Orthodox Jewish men
By Annabel Sinclair
Photo Credit: JWA
May 12, 2025, 10:27 am
Jewish Women’s Aid says abuse survivors face severe mental health crisis
One in five women seeking help from Jewish Women’s Aid already diagnosed, as charity calls for urgent action this Mental Health Awareness Week
By Annabel Sinclair
Naomi Dickson
October 26, 2022, 6:39 pm
Jewish Women’s Aid chief named new Norwood CEO
Naomi Dickson, who has led JWA for eight years, to take the helm at Norwood, where her remit includes supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental ill health.
By Jewish News Reporter
Jewish Women's Aid (JWA)'s Chief Executive Naomi Dickson and Client Services Manager Karen Lewis.
July 5, 2021, 10:42 am
62 percent spike in calls to JWA’s domestic abuse helpline during pandemic
Jewish women in abusive relationships stay in them two years more than the national average due to fear of 'bringing shame' on their families, a communal charity warns
By Jewish News Reporter
Naomi Dickson
November 24, 2020, 10:58 am
Head of Jewish domestic abuse charity features in BBC’s ‘100 Women of 2020’
Naomi Dickson of JWA named on the BBC’s prestigious list of 100 Women of 2020, which also includes Finland's PM Sanna Marin, climate activist Jane Fonda and scientist Sarah Gilbert
By Francine Wolfisz
Jewish Women’s Aid reports a big rise in women seeking assistance
November 19, 2020, 11:14 am
Jewish Women’s Aid sets up emergency welfare fund
With more than 500 domestic abuse victims having sought JWA's help during the pandemic so far, it has set up a welfare grant and launched its #AMaskWontProtectHer campaign
By Francine Wolfisz
March 6, 2020, 12:55 pm
Chat service launched for victims of domestic abuse
The initiative from Jewish Women’s Aid will provide an online support service from 20 April, running from Mondays-Thursdays
By Francine Wolfisz
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