LEAVE NO WOMAN BEHIND

Fighting for migrant womens’ rights

Who we are

We are Safety4Sisters North West, a specialist charity offering refuge, advocacy and group support to Black and minoritised women with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF).

Based in Manchester, our female-led organisation campaigns to make safety a right for all women. We believe in equal access to safety and protection, regardless of a woman’s immigration status.

  • Refuge Accommodation – Abonsh House

    Abonsh House is our specialist refuge based in Greater Manchester, providing short-term accommodation for up to four single migrant women with no recourse to public funds, who are experiencing gender-based violence.

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  • VAWG & Immigration Advocacy – Advocacy Services

    We provide specialist advocacy support to migrant women who are facing any form of gender-based violence.

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  • Group Work & Community Healing – Group Activities

    We offer a holistic group work programme to migrant women survivors. The group work provides a safe space for migrant women to come together as a community.

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Our work is changing lives. Here’s how:

  90%  

of the migrant women we supported in the last year were supported to regularise their immigration status.

  99%  

of women engaged in our community group activities in the last year said they felt less isolated and had built a stronger sense of belonging.

  96%  

of the women we supported in the last 12 months stated they gained a better understanding of their rights and options after just 1 month of engagement.

  100%  

of the women we supported in the last 12 months, who were at risk of homelessness were provided with emergency accommodation support.

Professional Training for Organisations

Are you a professional or organisation working with migrant women?

Understanding the unique barriers that migrant women face is critical to providing safe, effective, and trauma-informed support. Our expert-led training sessions are designed to equip professionals with the tools they need to assist survivors of gender-based violence.

Our Training Covers:

✔ No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) – Understanding how immigration policies impact access to safety.
✔ Harmful Practices & Immigration Abuse – Recognising signs and responding appropriately.
✔ Cultural Competency & Trauma-Informed Practice – Supporting survivors in a sensitive and empowering way.
✔ Safeguarding Migrant Women – Legal frameworks and best practices.

Contact us ([email protected]) to book a bespoke training session tailored to your organisation’s needs.

Donate and make a difference

Over 80% of the women we support face homelessness due to restrictive immigration policies. Your donation helps provide emergency accommodation, food, hygiene essentials, and legal aid to those in crisis. You can make a one-time or monthly donation.

Testimonials

  • “I was with my husband, hiding and calling S4S. They helped me leave him. They paid for my hotel, gave me money for food. They came and visited me on Christmas day. I now come to the Thursday group at S4S, it chills us out, encourages us, making us feel strong and making us remember someone is there.”

  • "Before I found S4S, I thought I would die in this marriage. My husband controlled my immigration status. If I left, I would have been homeless and deported. S4S helped me gain my independence, find safety, and rebuild my life."

  • "When I first called S4S, I had no hope. They answered my call without hesitation and helped me in every way—my immigration, health, and future. I built friendships, learned new skills, and now help others in my job."

  • “Sometimes I could not sleep or eat, I would get support around this. I am asked if I am ok, I am given motivation. I am told we did nothing wrong, we have rights and everything. We can then see we have rights and a future, and we can fight for our papers.”