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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

Violence, abuse, bullying: an untold story of disabled people living in Wales

15 Jul 2010

The EHRC are currently conducting a Formal Inquiry into disability-related harrassment, whereby they will examine the experiences of disabled people, their families, friends and carers, as well as examining whether those who have experienced harrassment have been supported or not by public authorities.

Below is the press release about the Inquiry for your information and information about how you can get involved.   The deadline for this information is Friday 10th September.  

Welsh Women's Aid would ask that you provide a copy of any information submitted to the Inquiry to Hannah Austin  

If you have any questions or queries regarding this, you can contact Bailjit.gill@equalityhumanrights.com, alternatively please phone 029 20447710.

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Getting Involved

We are asking disabled people to tell us about the disability-related violence and abuse experienced in their daily lives.  

To download a copy of the questionnaire for disabled people, friends, family and associates please visit this link

We are asking organisations and public authorities to tell us how they are responding to disability-related harassment.  This includes:

  • Organisations of and for people who are Deaf or disabled, including those with mental health conditions or long term health conditions
  • Organisations in contact with people who have experienced disability-related harassment such as advice agencies, refuges and organisations offering support to victims of crime
  • Public authorities
  • Public transport operators
  • Academics
  • Individuals with knowledge and experience of this issue. 

 To download a copy of the Call for Evidence form for organisations please visit our site

The deadline for providing evidence is Friday 10th September 2010

We are encouraging everyone to visit our website and take part in this groundbreaking Inquiry.  Also, please do pass this e mail onto your networks and encourage others to take part and help us in making sure that we gather excellent evidence from Wales.

We are also holding a Disability Harassment Inquiry day on Wednesday 4th August at our stall at the National Eistedfodd (Ebbw Vale) and so if you are able to please do visit our stall.

A copy of the Commission's press release, issued to call for evidence, is attached for your information.

If you require any further information my e mail address is Bailjit.gill@equalityhumanrights.com, alternatively please phone 029 20447710.

Many thanks

Bailjit Gill

EHRC Wales

 

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