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Erin Pizzey, English activist and author, founded Refuge

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Erin Pizzey

British activist (born 1939)

Erin Patria Margaret Pizzey is a British men's rights activist and novelist known for her advocacy on behalf of both men's and women's rights and for her work against domestic violence. She is recognized for founding the world's first and largest domestic violence shelter in the…
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Refuge (United Kingdom charity)

Domestic violence charity

Refuge is a United Kingdom charity providing specialist support for women and children experiencing domestic violence. The organisation provides a national network of specialist services, including emergency refuge accommodation (refuges), community outreach, independent…
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February 19

Day of the year

February 19 is the 50th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 315 days remain until the end of the year.
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