In an emergency

If someone is in immediate danger, please call 999. If unable to speak, press 55 when prompted to alert the emergency services.

For specialist domestic abuse support, Solace Women’s Aid can be reached Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, on 020 3795 5064.

The National Domestic Abuse Helpline offers free, confidential support every day, 24/7 and translation services are available on 0808 2000 247.

For professionals in Tower Hamlets, there’s also the Domestic Abuse Duty Line on 020 7364 4986, available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

For anyone needing emotional support at any time, the Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123.

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Support services for ethnic minorities

Individuals from ethnic minority communities have the right to access safe, respectful, and culturally responsive support. Specialist services are designed to address the specific challenges faced by these communities, including discrimination, language barriers, immigration issues, and unequal access to justice, healthcare, and housing. Through advocacy, tailored resources, and trauma-informed care, these services work to uphold rights, promote inclusion, and empower individuals and families to live with safety, dignity, and confidence.

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Support organisations

Support services that specialise in helping those from ethnic minorities.

  1. Chinese Information & Advice Centre
    Description
    Support services for ethnic minorities
  2. IMECE
    Description
    Support services for ethnic minorities
  3. Maa Shanti
    Description
    Support services for ethnic minorities
  4. Jewish Women's Aid
    Description
    Support services for ethnic minorities
  5. Muslim Women's Network
    Description
    Support services for ethnic minorities
  6. Nour
    Description
    Support services for ethnic minorities
  7. Praxis
    Description
    Support services for ethnic minorities
  8. Refugee Council
    Description
    Support services for ethnic minorities
  9. Asian Women's Resource Centre (AWRC)
    Description
    Support services for ethnic minorities
  10. London Black Women's Project (LBWP)
    Description
    Support services for ethnic minorities, domestic abuse, and child sexual exploitation
  11. IKWRO (Iran and Kurdish women's rights organisation)
    Description
    Support services for ethnic minorities, and female genital mutilation, forced marriage & 'honour' based abuse
  12. Latin American Women's Aid
    Description
    Support services for ethnic minorities
  13. Ashiana Network
    Description
    Support services for ethnic minorities, and female genital mutilation, forced marriage and 'honour' based abuse
  14. Latin American Women's Rights Services
    Description
    Support service for ethnic minorities
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VAWG service directory

You can find lots of other useful services on the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) service directory homepage.