A WREXHAM poet has taken part in a Football Association of Wales (FAW) campaign to help raise awareness of domestic abuse in the hope it can help encourage change.

Evrah Rose first began writing when she was around eight-years-old, as a way of dealing with any 'worries' and 'difficult experiences'.

Over the years, the 34-year-old has taken inspiration from the likes of Eminem and 2Pac to Maya Angelou and Kae Tempest to become an established poet, musician and writer.

Earlier this month, she was signed by Labrynth Records and her latest single 'As The Sun Goes Down' is due to be released via Bandcamp on Friday (December 2).

Evrah has also been part of several campaigns over the years, including the City of Culture Bid in Wrexham. But, the latest she took part in is undoubtedly one of the most powerful.

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White Ribbon Day (November 25) is a global movement of men and boys working to end male violence against women and girls. 

The FAW brought women from across Wales - including Evrah - together to send out a very important message on that day.

You can watch the video of that below ...

Evrah spoke to the Leader about the importance of highlighting the issue of domestic abuse.

She said: "We live in a society where victims of abuse are often the ones having to flee, change their lives, identities and living circumstances. Many often have to leave support networks, separate from family and abandon much loved pets to seek refuge and safety, further isolating and causing trauma.

"It's important we have discussions about and highlight gender based violence and domestic abuse to reduce the taboo of it. We must prioritise dedicated services and funding and tackle the structural inequalities currently in place which stifle survivors' ability to gain adequate support, housing and safety.

"The discussion is difficult, it's not supposed to be comfortable. There must be tougher stances on abuse, police responses need to be improved and local authorities must ensure survivors aren't pushed from one crisis into another such as housing insecurity.

"Many survivors never get justice and have to navigate harassment, intimidation and manipulation at the hands of abusers. This needs to stop."

The Leader:

PICTURE by TheCostaSisters shows Evrah Rose who has teamed up with the FAW to help raise awareness of domestic abuse.

Evrah added: "It is on everyone to change the narrative and act as advocates and ambassadors. Men challenging men regarding abusive language and behaviour has the potential to make a huge impact. The White Ribbon campaign is a prime example of this."

Like many others, Evrah - who has also recently begun learning Welsh - has been following Wales' journey at the World Cup, which sadly came to an end earlier this week. Evrah is also a Wrexham AFC fan and is a season ticket holder at the Racecourse.

She added: "I've loved football since childhood and played a lot growing up. I did support United as a second team, going against the grain of the Liverpool fans in the family but, over the last 15 years I've fallen out of love with Premier League football.

"I don't think you can beat a grassroots game if I'm honest, players playing out of passion. It isn't always pretty but, man, you can't help but get caught up in it. The rise is exceptional, the fall is brutal. Put it in my veins."