Event Details
- Location: Newcastle Cathedral
- Address: St Nicholas Square, Newcastle, NE1 1PF
- Start date: 06th March 2025
- End date: 06th March 2025
- Times: 2.00pm-4.00pm
- Entry fee: £0 (Donations welcome)
‘Women and Child Removal: A Story of Hope’ (Celebrating Women’s Stories)
Two days before International Women’s Day, this event led by Her Circle (formerly known as Women’s Reform – www.reformorg.co.uk) will celebrate women’s recovery from child removal with talks and visual and written art highlighting the voices of those who have experienced this journey.
Recent findings indicate that child removal is a predictor of premature death in women. England has the highest rates of child removal, with the North East being the worst affected region in the country. This situation has deteriorated significantly since the introduction of austerity measures. The trend has been linked to poverty, as children raised in poverty are much more likely to enter care due to the unmet needs of their parents.
Together, speakers from local organisations and representatives from Newcastle Cathedral will provide insights into the broader context within our region. The event aims to illuminate the realities of child removal in our area and explore the avenues through which women achieve recovery.
The artwork on display at this event has been funded via Newcastle City Council Artist Residency Programme 24/25 and Newcastle City Learning.