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Naomi Dickson
Deputy PM Oliver Dowden at Norwood fundraising event.
November 2, 2023, 12:52 pm
‘Israel has a right to exist, Israel has a duty to defend itself, and I stand with Israel’
Deputy PM Oliver Dowden re-affirms government solidarity with Jewish community at Norwood fundraiser for 700 guests
By Sandy Rashty
Miles Webber
July 28, 2023, 1:51 pm
Norwood announces Miles Webber as new chair of trustees
Webber, adopted as a baby through Norwood’s historic adoption services, succeeds outgoing chair Neville Kahn, who has held the role since 2018
Norwood Women in Philanthropy: (L-R) Norwood Chief Executive Naomi Dickson, Journalist Suzanne Baum, Dame Gail Ronson DBE, Nicole Ronson Allalouf, Fundraising Consultant Nicky Jones, Norwood Honorary Life President Carol Sopher
May 16, 2023, 3:46 pm
Norwood hosts Women in Philanthropy reception
Supporter Nicole Ronson Allalouf tells guests “we need to invest in future generations of philanthropists to make giving sustainable”
By Michelle Rosenberg
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
Charing Cross police station in central London.
February 4, 2022, 2:56 pm
OPINION: It’s time to reset the culture in the Met Police
Following a shocking report by the Independent Office for Police Conduct, detailing racist, sexist and misogynist language, Naomi Dickson of JWA outlines what needs to change
By Naomi Dickson
JCoSS head Patrick Moriarty at the previous Jewish Schools Awards
April 16, 2021, 10:07 am
Headteacher reflects on sexual abuse website
Patrick Moriarty of JCoSS said reading Everyone’s Invited site was like discovering ‘black hole of toxic masculinity’.
By Francine Wolfisz
JCoSS head Patrick Moriarty at the previous Jewish Schools Awards
From the WebApril 14, 2021, 5:03 pm
Headteacher reflects on sexual abuse website
Patrick Moriarty of JCoSS said reading Everyone’s Invited site was like discovering ‘black hole of toxic masculinity’.
By Francine Wolfisz
Flowers from members of the public left near Great Chart Golf and Leisure near Ashford in Kent following the discovery of human remains in the hunt for missing Sarah Everard. (PA Wire/PA Images/Gareth Fuller)
March 11, 2021, 5:40 pm
OPINION: Women make the same decisions as Sarah Everard every day
After the disappearance and alleged murder of Sarah Everard, Naomi Dickson of JWA speaks about the daily trauma for women facing threats of violence and harassment
By Naomi Dickson
A man signs a petition at a demonstration for women's rights held outside the rabbinical court for divorces
March 4, 2021, 12:46 pm
Religious divorce refusal can now be recognised as a criminal offence
A husband who refuses a 'get' can now be viewed as exerting controlling and coercive behaviour, listed as a criminal offence under the Serious Crime Act.
By Ellie Jacobs
Unchaining agunot, women trapped in marriages and unable to divorce (Photo by Jackson Simmer on Unsplash via Jewish News)
January 27, 2021, 5:33 pm
OPINION: Time to cast away the shadows of chained women
As a group of cross-party peers seek to push through a domestic abuse bill, head of Jewish Women's Aid, Naomi Dickson explains why it is needed to protect women trapped by gets
By Naomi Dickson
Emma Barnett (Photo credit: Lia Toby/PA Wire)
December 2, 2020, 10:38 am
Emma Barnett: ‘Domestic abuse is still shrouded in shame’
The BBC broadcaster addressed a virtual audience of 530 people and was joined by bestselling author Noreena Hertz at an event organised by Jewish Women's Aid
By Francine Wolfisz
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
JVN awards 2019, where JWA volunteers received the Outstanding Team Award: L: Mildred Levison, Honorary Vice President of JWA, and R: Naomi Dickson, CEO
September 8, 2020, 4:26 pm
Jewish Women’s Aid volunteers shortlisted for award
'Our volunteers support our work in so many different ways and it’s amazing to see their dedication and skills recognised' said JWA chief executive Naomi Dickson
By Jewish News Reporter
Flag of Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity at the University of St Andrews
August 6, 2020, 3:14 pm
Students to be offered consent training by domestic abuse charity
Jewish Women’s Aid has teamed up with University Jewish Chaplaincy and the Union of Jewish Students to run workshops in campuses across the UK
By Jack Mendel
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