Domestic violence: new Bill does not address urgent need
Bill fails to recognise the gendered dynamics of domestic violence, offers little to protect the rights of migrant women and doesn't address the urgent crisis in women's support services.
Domestic Violence
Women’s Groups Write to Tory Leader Candidates
Violence Against Women and Girls Organisations ask Prime Minister Contenders to pledge on policies to end abuse.
Response received from Jeremy Hunt.
Still awaiting response from Boris Johnson.
Bystanders must be supported to take action when they fear domestic abuse
EVAW signs joint statement explaining why it is so important we all take action if worried about someone's safety
Government commits to ratifying Istanbul Convention with new laws
New bill to combat domestic violence and abuse will include measures to protect women and girls from crimes committed overseas
Protecting women’s services
Specialist support services are essential for helping women and girls flee violence and rebuild their lives. Access to such services is a right for women and girls in the UK when suffering domestic violence or rape, when at risk of forced marriage or FGM, when trafficked or subject to abuse related to prostitution, and all other forms of gender based violence.
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