Aids & Supports
The Avoice (Against Violence to Overseas Chinese Women) Program is committed to helping overseas Chinese women who have suffered domestic violence, improving the living environment of overseas disadvantaged women, building a bridge for women to seek help and resources from all parties, and becoming their support system.
We emphasize self-empowerment of target female groups, by providing multi-dimensional support including covering language, psychology, law, medical care, shelters, channels, education, economy, speaking up, community support. We aim to form an environment of mutual assistance while extending the breadth of support at the same time.
If you or someone you know wishes to: 1. Access relevant consultation and assistance; 2. Be spoken up for; 3. Join the overseas Chinese women protection community;
You are more than welcome to add the Avoice WeChat account: Avoice-WomenAid
We emphasize self-empowerment of target female groups, by providing multi-dimensional support including covering language, psychology, law, medical care, shelters, channels, education, economy, speaking up, community support. We aim to form an environment of mutual assistance while extending the breadth of support at the same time.
If you or someone you know wishes to: 1. Access relevant consultation and assistance; 2. Be spoken up for; 3. Join the overseas Chinese women protection community;
You are more than welcome to add the Avoice WeChat account: Avoice-WomenAid
Services for
We provide support for help-seekers who meet the following conditions: 1. You are suffering from domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment and other violence against women; 2. You are an Asian woman; 3. You are currently living overseas
We define "violence against women" to be "any gender-based act of violence, whether in public or private life, that causes or is likely to cause physical, sexual or mental harm or suffering to a woman, including the threat of such acts, forced or arbitrary deprivation of liberty”.
Common types: 1. Physical harm (e.g. assault); 2. Sexual harm (e.g. rape, sexual harassment); 3. Psychological harm (e.g. psychological abuse); 4. Controlling behavior (e.g. economic control, deprivation of liberty); 5. Threatened harm (e.g. threaten to do the above)
We define "violence against women" to be "any gender-based act of violence, whether in public or private life, that causes or is likely to cause physical, sexual or mental harm or suffering to a woman, including the threat of such acts, forced or arbitrary deprivation of liberty”.
Common types: 1. Physical harm (e.g. assault); 2. Sexual harm (e.g. rape, sexual harassment); 3. Psychological harm (e.g. psychological abuse); 4. Controlling behavior (e.g. economic control, deprivation of liberty); 5. Threatened harm (e.g. threaten to do the above)
Services we provide
Legal Support
If you are facing judicial procedures (such as calling the police, applying for habeas corpus, litigation), visa immigration, marriage-related issues (such as divorce, custody), etc.
Psychological Support
If you feel emotional tension, anxiety, anxiety, fear, etc., or you need to talk and feel accompanied
Language Support
If you are facing issues related to interpretation (such as accompanying and meeting professionals) or translation (such as translating legal documents, municipal documents)
Empowerment Support
If you need emergency sheltering, employment assistance, social security (such as receiving social assistance), etc.
