Fifty years of Women’s Aid Edinburgh

EDINBURGH Women’s Aid, which opened its first refuge in 1973 has unveiled plans for a series of year-long events next year to mark 50 years of providing support for tens of thousands of women and their children who have experienced domestic abuse. The events will include a competition to design a commemorative artwork and that will be unveiled at an exhibition in January.

Events planned throughout the entire year will highlight and pay tribute to those who have provided support for women and their families over the past five decades. This has meant giving women a safe place to stay in a refuge, specialist housing support, legal advice and help securing employment.

The aim of the commemorative artwork will be to showcase how the charity has evolved over the years, the ongoing support available to help keep victims of domestic abuse safe and forthcoming plans.

In addition to being launched at the 50th anniversary exhibition, the artwork will also feature on the cover of the charity’s printed and digital Impact Report and various other marketing materials, including pull-up banners, leaflets, website and social media. The winning artist will also receive a prize of £500.

Entries can be created in any medium and should be submitted with the entry form available on EWA’s website, www.edinwomensaid.co.uk by 1 November 2022.