We MUST keep talking about 'No Recourse to Public Funds'. Here's why:

- Migrant women affected by NRPF will find it more difficult to find housing, financial aid or healthcare
- In some cases they may be denied refuge if the refuge is provided by a government-funded agency

What this can mean for someone living with domestic abuse:

- They may need to depend on the perpetrator to avoid homelessness and have food/clothing
- This creates barriers to them leaving the situation, they may have children they need to support

The more we understand and talk about this, the better. These are human rights issues often ignored in mainstream conversation. Women of colour do not have the same level of support from the government in the UK should they decide to leave a domestic abuse situation.

This thread is incredibly brief and does not cover all of the information and specific impact that this has on migrant women. However, the @SWRC_ have a much more detailed and informative page on NRPF here: https://www.scottishwomensrightscentre.org.uk/news/covid-19coronavirus-info/no-recourse-to-public-funds-and-migrant-women-living-with-abuse/

There's wonderful orgs in Scotland specifically for women of colour, including but not limited to:

- Hemat Gryffe Women's Aid - 0141 353 0859
- @shaktiedinburgh - 0131 475 2399
- @Saheliya - 0141 552 6540
- @AminaMWRC - 0808 801 0301

Please see each org's site for more info.

If you know of any other organisations please feel free to comment below! We'll be sure to re-share and promote them. What are your thoughts on NRPF and its impact?