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Working to end violence against women

The Women's Support Project (WSP) is a Scotland wide charity based in Glasgow. Established in 1993, we recently marked our 40th anniversary.

 

We aim to raise awareness of the extent and effects of violence against women and children, and to support those affected by violence. We adopt a feminist ethos and principles in all our activities. Key themes in our work are addressing unmet need and emerging issues, making links between different forms of violence and abuse, and supporting multiagency and partnership approaches, ensuring the root causes of male violence against women and girls (VAWG) are addressed. 

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The work of WSP bridges the gap between statutory and specialist services in their response to male VAWG. 

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Our areas of focus are currently: 

  • Commercial Sexual Exploitation 

  • Racially minoritised women's experiences of male VAWG

  • Technologically facilitated harm

Our news

Equally safe
Equally seen
Equally supported

A manifesto for a fair future for women in the 'sex industry'

Women who sell or exchange sex remain one of the most marginalised sectors in our society. For the 2026 Holyrood election, we are asking for concrete actions to ensure women with this experience are equally safe, equally seen and equally supported. Click on the cover and read our manifesto.

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Emma Caldwell

Joint statement on the public enquiry

The Women’s Support Project developed a joint statement on the Public Inquiry into police failures during the Emma Caldwell investigation and case. 46 organisations across Scotland who work with women and victims have signed this in a strong united call for clarity and transparency along with changes in the Justice System.

JUSTICE FOR EMMA - please read our full statement.

Our core initiatives

CSE Aware

CSE Aware is a platform for staff in services across Scotland to increase their knowledge and skills around the needs of women who sell or exchange sex.

Encompass

Encompass is a Scottish network of agencies working with people at risk of becoming involved in,  who are currently involved in, or who have exited selling or exchanging sexual activity/ commercial sexual exploitation (CSE).

FGM Aware

Resources and information to help tackle Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Scotland. FGM comprises all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.

Inside Outside

Coordinated and supported by the Encompass Network, ‘Inside Outside’ amplifies the voices of women who are, or have been, involved in the sex industry in Scotland. 

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An Encompass project

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THANKS

Contact us

Women's Support Project
Room 427, 4th Floor, Baltic Chambers, 50 Wellington Street, Glasgow G2 6HJ

 

The Women`s Support Project is a limited company, registered in Scotland, registration number SC323918 and a Scottish charity SCO21846

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