You can also read our advice for staying safe if you’ve fled.

Women’s Rights and the Support You Deserve

Every woman has the right to live in safety, dignity, and freedom. These are not privileges – they are fundamental human rights.

Women are entitled to:

• Safety and protection from abuse, violence, and exploitation.

• Justice and fairness within the legal system.

• Health and wellbeing support, including trauma-informed care.

• Safe housing and security, including emergency refuge.

• Financial independence and opportunity without discrimination.

• Equality and respect, with their voices heard and their choices honoured.

Women have the right to access specialist services that uphold these rights, such as:

• Refuge accommodation and safe housing.

• Advocacy and legal support.

• Support for children as victims in their own right.

• Health, wellbeing, and recovery services.

• Help with education, training, and pathways to independence.

• Inclusive, culturally sensitive, and accessible support.

At Nottingham Central Women’s Aid, we are here to ensure that women and children can access the protection, respect, and opportunities they are entitled to – and to stand alongside survivors on their journey to safety, security, and peace.

The Topaz Centre is a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) and provides crisis support for adults who have been sexually assaulted or raped, including forensic examinations and access to healthcare and follow on support. 

For an appointment Tel: 0800 085 9993 (24 hour) or email: ​notts.sarc@nhs.net