TWN Training for Women Network

30/09/2026

TWN's CEO, Norma Shearer MBE, had the privilege of being part of a panel at a recent event with EU Delegates from 22 Member States and 8 EU Institutions, and the Working Party on the UK, a body responsible for managing EU Relations with UK post Brexit.

'Reflections on the Continued Journey of Peace and Reconciliation' workshop was facilitated by Gina McIntyre, CEO of the Special EU Programmes Body - SEUPB. She was joined on the panel by Joanne Fitzpatrick & Aoife Redmond from the PeacePlayers - Northern Ireland; each shared the work which had been undertaken to date through PEACE and the work still to be done.

Huge thanks to the Irish Foreign Ministry for the invite to take part and to Emer O'Connell and Patrick McDonagh for the warm welcome.

29/09/2026

The next One Stop Shop in 116-118 Holywood Road, will be held on Wednesday 30th September from 10:00am to 12:00pm. This is a free and confidential service for all women experiencing domestic abuse.

No appointment is needed – just come along and have a chat with us 💜

Belfast & Lisburn Women's Aid
Belfast PCSP

26/09/2026

The next One Stop Shop in 2 Royal Avenue will be held on Monday 28th September from 10:30am to 12:30pm. This is a free and confidential service for all women experiencing domestic abuse.

No appointment is needed – just come along and have a chat with us 💜

Belfast & Lisburn Women's Aid
Belfast PCSP

23/09/2026

Time for learning and time for something new?

Try out online learning with the Women’s ReconciliNation Project this Autumn!

Our online learning modules are free to access and fully flexible – ready to go when it suits you to log on.

You can do as little or as much as you like, 6 core modules are available to complete fully independently or combine with facilitated group sessions, in-person or online.

There are optional accredited and unaccredited pathways for further learning as well as symposiums, roadshows and other events to get involved in.

Register here - https://airtable.com/appt4ntOd454PJtzG/pagHRteUxd4iz6FlK/form
or use the QR code on the flyer.

WRP is a project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body - SEUPB

19/09/2026

TWN had the pleasure of hosting Tullyally Women’s Group in Belfast last week for a special That's Powerful Creative Workshop session all about inspiration, leadership, and building community.

Throughout the day the group worked on team building, creative writing, and mask making, all representing who they are and who they want to be.

Thank you to all the women for a lovely day!

That's Powerful is a part of Making Peaceful Change, a project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). Making Peaceful Change is delivered in partnership with The Playhouse and Inishowen Development Partnership.

18/09/2026

We'll be in Lisburn for One Stop Shop next Thursday, 24th September, from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Come have a chat with us 💜

💜 Reminder - September One Stop Shop💜
Next Thursday (24th) Belfast & Lisburn Women's Aid and TWN Training for Women Network will be on hand if you or someone you know is experiencing Domestic or Sexual Abuse. Drop in, no appointment needed, for a free confidential service where specialist agencies will be under one roof to offer support, guidance and information at Lisburn's One Stop Shop:
📆 Thursday 24th September
🕐10am to 12noon
📍Lagan Valley Leisureplex
You will be met with compassion, privacy and support.
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Communities NI

15/09/2026

The next One Stop Shop in 116-118 Holywood Road will be held on 16th September from 10.00am to 12.00pm. This is a free and confidential service for all women experiencing domestic abuse. No appointment is needed – just come along and have a chat with us. 💜

Belfast PCSP
Belfast & Lisburn Women's Aid

14/09/2026

Unfortunately we have decided to cancel the UN Consultation Session scheduled for this evening.

We hope to run similar sessions in the future - stay tuned!

12/09/2026

The next One Stop Shop in 2 Royal Avenue will be held on 14th September from 10.30 to 12.30. This is a free and confidential service for all women experiencing domestic abuse. No appointment is needed – just come along and have a chat with us.

Please note that there will be no solicitor on Monday, 14th September.

Belfast PCSP
Belfast & Lisburn Women's Aid

10/09/2026

This week, TWN and partners, Ulster University, Foyle Women's Information Network & Youth Work Ireland Louth held a second symposium on the topic of ‘Ending Violence Against Women & Girls’ in the Great Hall in Ulster University, Derry/Londonderry as part of the ongoing Women’s ReconciliNation Project.

The event was facilitated by Dr Jonny Byrne, Ulster University, and 3 panellists took part: Detective Constable Josie Crawford, Tracey McCardle (trauma informed youth practitioner, Youth Work Ireland) and Holly Reed (EVAWG Project Officer at FWIN). We were grateful for the over 60 women and men in attendance and the discussions on violence against men as well as women, how to engage girls and boys from a young age, engagement in schools, consent, cross-border co-operation. There were so many questions, the event even ran over time!

Thank you to our project partners and everyone in attendance, we hope to see you at the next symposium!


WRP is a Project supported by PEACEPLUS, a Programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body - SEUPB