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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

Stop it Now! Wales Launches Road Show to Tackle Child Sexual Abuse

11 November 09

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A road show is set to travel to towns across Wales as part of a major campaign to tackle child sexual abuse.

Co-ordinated by Stop it Now! Wales, the ‘Talk About It’ Tour aims to raise awareness of the scale of child sexual abuse and calls on parents and carers to act to protect children from abuse.

Launching on Saturday 14th November 2009 at Clwyd Theatre Cymru in Mold, the Talk About It Tour will visit 5 different locations with stands across North, West and South Wales to mark Child Abuse Prevention Education Week and World Child Abuse Prevention Day on November 19th.

Stop it Now! Wales National Manager, Rebecca Wasinski, said:

"We know that children who are sexually abused find it very difficult to speak out. We are therefore urging all parents to take positive action by starting to talk about this issue, helping to equip their children with the skills they need to protect themselves from this kind of abuse".

The Talk About it Tour is due to visit the following places:

Offering a range of printed information and resources about how to protect children from sexual abuse, Stop it Now! will also be providing the Welsh public with an opportunity to sign up to their postcard petition.

Information on the Stop it Now! UK & Ireland confidential helpline on 0808 1000 900 will also be available.

For more information, please contact Rebecca Wasinski on 07989 378220