Sector Conversation with Against Violence and Abuse (AVA)

In this Sector Conversation, we're meeting Karen and Lucy from AVA - one of the Ascent Support Services to Organisations partners. Karen and Lucy are discussing the relationship and collaborations between local authorities and the women sector.

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The women’s sector £700 million out of pocket. Here’s why, and what we can do about it.

WRC launch a crowdfund as part of our campaign to reclaim £500 million of the estimated £700 million raised by VAT on period products - commonly known as the Tampon Tax - for dedicated, specialist women’s charities.
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FAQs for WRC’s Tampon Tax Crowdfund
Marriage and Family Life - Article 16, CEDAW

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Pay Back the Tampon Tax

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Pay Back the Tampon Tax

We call on the Government to honour their promise and pay back the Tampon Tax to women’s charities. Will you join us?
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