Gender Studies

AMIS is 'Scotland’s leading charity for men who experience domestic abuse.' The society provides a national helpline, website and training services.

Founded in 1920 the Union exists as a non-profit legal organisation. It was 'founded to ensure the promise of the Bill of Rights and to expand its reach to people historically denied its protections.' The ACLU 'takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach.' : https://www.aclu.org/about-aclu

This organisation aims to 'protect people wherever justice, freedom, truth and dignity are denied. As a global movement of over seven million people, Amnesty International is the world's largest grassroots human rights organisation. It investigates and expose abuses, educates and mobilise the public, and help transform societies...

Backed by the United Nations the organisation 'an invitation for men and people of all genders to stand in solidarity with women to create a bold, visible and united force for gender equality. The men of HeForShe aren’t on the sidelines. They’re working with women and with each other to build businesses, raise families, and give back to their communities.' Enter the website and read of lives that are being changed.

An international development charity working with a global network of partners to improve access, production and use of research information and knowledge, so that countries are equipped to solve their development challenges. Based in Oxford and governed by an international Board of Trustees, INASP is run with a small number of full-time staff working with, and through, partners and networks in over one hundred countries. INASP's work is funded by its partner countries, governmental and non-governmental development agencies, and philanthropic foundations.

This website provides a selection of useful links to websites and organisations providing relevant information and support to victims of domestic abuse. Unless specified these resources are applicable across the UK.

A charity that is ending male violence against women by engaging with men and boys to make a stand against violence. Their mission is for all men to fulfil the White Ribbon Promise to never commit, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women. They act as a catalyst, encouraging people, and especially men and boys, to individually and collectively take action and change behaviour.