This guide explains a short-term form of permission to live in the UK to enable them to access public funds after their relationship with their partner has broken down due to domestic abuse.

A short summary explaining the ‘migrant victims of domestic abuse concession’ which has replaced the ‘destitute domestic violence concession’.

This guide explains the law that is relevant for women who want to live in the UK and have or had permission to be in the UK as a partner and whose relationship has broken down due to domestic abuse.

This guide is for women who have pre-settled status as a family member and want to find out if they can continue to live in the UK after their relationship has broken down due to domestic abuse.

This free training covers immigration status options for migrant women and families following domestic violence, including legal options, support available, and practical tips.

Covering non-molestation orders, occupation orders and domestic abuse protection orders.

Some parts of England and Wales are testing a new way of approaching children cases. The trial is called the Pathfinder pilot. This guide is for people involved in children cases in the Pathfinder areas to help you understand the process.

Rights of Women and Project Resist brought together VAWG organisations to examine how UKVI’s handling of counter-allegations is impacting migrant women victim-survivors of domestic abuse applying for settlement. A briefing was produced outlining concerns and recommendations for change.

Our EU Settlement Scheme advice line is still operational and able to provide free and confidential legal advice to vulnerable migrant women.

Share your experiences of Rights of Women for our 50th anniversary

Rights of Women is celebrating its 50th Annniversary in 2025, and looking back over 50 years of influencing law and policy to benefit women.

It is a scandal that vulnerable parents and children are being exposed to dangerous practices by court 'experts' whose views lack a proper evidence-base.