We stand together as Advocacy, Information & Advice Charities calling on the Prime Minister and our government to protect the Human Rights Act

On the 18th May 2022, we wrote to the Prime Minister to raise our concerns about the proposed scrapping of the Human Rights Act, and the proposed introduction of the Bill of Rights. Read more

Sign our Petition

Calling on members of the general public to sign our public petition to protect the Human Rights Act Read more

Embracing anti-racism in our Charity – our POhWER journey so far

Anti-racism statement By Helen Moulinos, POhWER Chief Executive Read more

Zero-Tolerance Discrimination & Abuse Statement from POhWER’s Chief Executive

We will not accept any form of abuse from anyone including our colleagues, professionals, beneficiaries, or members of the general public Read more

Justice Committee’s Inquiry on “Mental Health in Prison”

POhWER contribute to the Justice Committee's inquiry into Mental Health in Prisons Read more

A year like no other – Reflections on my first year as POhWER’s CEO

I reflect on my first year in the job at POhWER and celebrate the people who work here Read more

POhWER responds to the Joint Committee on Human Rights inquiry “Mental Health Act Reform"

During February & March 2021, the Joint Committee on Human Rights launched an inquiry into the proposed reform of the Mental Health Act. Read more

POhWER responds to the Justice Committee inquiry “The Coroner Service"

POhWER's contribution to the Justice Committee's inquiry examining the effectiveness and capacity of the Coroner Service. Read more

POhWER responds to the Joint Committee on Human Rights inquiry “Human Rights Act Independent Review"

Since the Human Rights Act was created in 1998, POhWER has gathered evidence to submit to the inquiry through our own recent work and contacts across the UK. Read more

What message is the Government sending about commitment to Human Rights?

The signal which the government seems to be sending on the subject of commitment to ECHR and human rights in British life is a cause for concern Read more