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WWA supports Welsh Government's 6 Nations Domestic Abuse Campaign

Communities Minister, Carl Sargeant launched a campaign today (3rd Feb) to tackle the increased levels of domestic violence that occur around the time of major sporting events such as the Six Nations rugby tournament.

First Minister launches Christmas domestic abuse campaign with WWA's support

Today (5th December), the Welsh Government launched their Christmas campaign to tackle domestic abuse. The launch took place in Cardiff City Centre, where a giant Letter to Santa was set up to raise awareness of the detrimental effects of domestic abuse on children and young people. This is the second stage of the Welsh Government's "Live Fear Free" campaign to tackle violence against women in Wales.

Minister, Cardiff Devils and Cardiff City FC speak out against VAW for White Ribbon Day

"Domestic abuse is a hidden problem but it affects so many women and children in Wales - the statistics are shocking. We are proud to support Welsh Women's Aid in their vital work supporting women and children. It's vital that men take a stand against violence towards women and for that reason we're supporting the White Ribbon Campaign."

TAKE ACTION NOW: SAVE LEGAL AID

Next Monday 31 October, the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill will be debated by MPs in the House of Commons.

“Light a Candle” to mark International Day to End Violence Against Women

BAWSO Women’s Aid and Welsh Women’s Aid are organising this year’s annual ecumenical "Light a Candle" service in Llandaff Cathedral to mark International Day to End Violence Against Women ("White Ribbon Day"), please see the agenda.

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The Welsh Assembly Government is committed to tackling this persistent form of inequality for women as well as underpinning our commitment to all victims of domestic abuse.

Carl Sargeant, Minister for Social Justice & Local Government, 25 March 2010

Violence against women and girls continues unabated in every continent, country and culture. It takes a devastating toll on women’s lives, on their families, and on society as a whole. Most societies prohibit such violence — yet the reality is that too often, it is covered up or tacitly condoned

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, 8 March 2007

WWA Campaign for a Violence Against Women Strategy for the Welsh Assembly Government

17 Dec 2008

Welsh Women's Aid has been campaigning for a Violence Against Women Strategy for many years and recently we have written to all AMs, MPs and Councils Leaders in regards to the benefits of having a violence against women strategy.

Welsh Women's Aid have been campaigning for a Violence Against Women strategy for many years and recently we have written to all AM, MP and Councils Leaders in regards to the benefits of having a violence against women strategy.

WWA have called on the Assembly Members to support our campaign for the Welsh Assembly Government to develop and implement an integrated strategy on Violence Against Women based on the foundations of gender equality and human rights.

The campaign is supported by Women’s Voice, Amnesty International Wales, Equality and Human Rights Commission, National Federation of Women’s Institutes, MEWN Cymru, NUS Wales Women’s Committee and New Pathways to name just a few.

To date all the Assembly Members who have returned their questionnaires have supported our campaign and the letter that was sent to the AM can be downloaded below. 

If you organisation supports our campaign please contact Emma Harris

If your group is contacted by your local AM or MP Welsh Women's Aid can work with you to provide relevant information about our campaign. For further information please contact Emma Harris.

In 2007/08, WWA member groups accommodated 1505 women across Wales in 45 refuges and 3 self contained accommodation units. This was an increase of 22% on figures for 2006/07. A further 1338 children were accommodated, 10% of whom were on the Child Protection Register.

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