On December 22, 2024, Ghadah Alnasseri, Co-Director of Imkaan, joined leaders from Rape Crisis England & Wales, Victim Support, Welsh Women’s Aid, and Women’s Aid Federation England in sending a letter to the Prime Minister. The letter highlights how recent National Insurance increases and cuts to Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) funding are threatening the future of vital services for victims of domestic and sexual violence.

These changes could lead to redundancies, closed waiting lists, and even the shutdown of services that thousands of women and girls rely on. In their letter, the leaders urge the government to increase funding for specialist services, which are already struggling with growing demand and insufficient resources. Without additional support, the ability of these services to provide life-saving support will be severely impacted, undermining the government’s commitment to halving violence against women and girls.

Read the full letter to learn more about the immediate risks and why funding for these services is more critical than ever.

Read the full letter to learn more about the immediate risks and why funding for these services is more critical than ever.