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Warning that domestic violence can rise after Christmas, as charity aims to support more victims

A Conservative MP on the Women and Equalities Committee has opposed a new domestic violence bill to stop the use of the term “honour killing” and help British women who are victims of domestic abuse abroad, because it did not mention men.

Support groups have set up what they say is the first UK clinic to offer support for male sexual abuse victims.

MP's law would ban the words 'honour killing' to help domestic violence victims Tory Nusrat Ghani warns a culture of "political correctness" can make police officers too wary of intervening BY KATE FERGUSON 

Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services will support more victims of domestic abuse thanks to a three year grant of £73,073 from Lloyds Bank Foundation.

Advocates work to keep victims of domestic violence safe on social media Social media can be a problem for victims of domestic violence.

A silent disco to raise money for charity has been organised by a group of student fundraisers in St Albans for next week Party-goers will be given headphones, connected to a choice of different playlists, so people can dance together with their friends while listening to different music.

An Irish social worker’s journey of understanding and the testimony of a trans man: ‘The hardest bit at first was saying it out loud’ Declan Henry

A transgender model, born in a poor Nepal village, will star in India’s premier fashion show A transgender Nepalese woman who fought for the chance to walk the runway has her sights set on inspiring others to embrace who they are.