The Ringsend Action Project and the Domestic Violence Working Group have played an active role in the 16 Days of Action Opposing Violence against Women annual global campaign. Each year they hold a public event and on Friday 28th November at Ringsend Library Plaza the working group unveiled The Phone. The Phone displays information on services and Helpline numbers available for women experiencing domestic violence.

Women’s Aid Freephone 1800341900; Garda Siochána/ Police 999/ 112; Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Freephone 1800778888; National Network of Women’s Refuges & Support Services 0986479078; Emergency Accommodation Sonas Housing 018309088; AKIDWA (African Women’s Network) 01 8148582; Health Service Executive 1850241850; Samaritans Freephone 1850609090; Citizens Information Centre 1890777121; Legal Aid 1890615200; RUHMA Project 018360292.

Pictured above are, from left: Aileen Foran, Rita Bivainiene, Maria Parodi, Margaret Martin, Mary Doolin and Maeve Healy.