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No More Violence against women and girls |
This campaign encourages WI members to raise awareness and take action to end the scourge of violence against women.
Each November, and spearheaded by the UN, 16 days of activism against gender-based violence runs every year from 25th November (International Day to End Violence against Women) to 10th December (Human Rights Day). This year, WI members are encouraged to take part in the 16 days of activism by collecting donations, fundraising for their local refuges, holding candlelight vigils to raise awareness and by engaging with decision-makers. For more information on the No More Violence campaign, get in touch with us at PA@nfwi.org.uk.
In more detail
Violence against women is endemic in the UK and across the world. Tragic events in the last year must be the beginning of the conversation about women’s safety and the right to live in a world free from the fear of violence, harassment and abuse. We’ve seen women courageously share their harrowing stories of abuse, harassment, and countless microaggressions. It is wrong that women are told to protect themselves from the threat of violence from a young age, as well as the ‘invisible safety work’ women do in their daily lives. Enough is enough.
Tackling violence against women has been a longstanding concern for the WI, and whilst work has already started through our Not in My Name and No More Violence campaigns, we acknowledge that more needs to be done to eradicate all forms of violence, harassment and abuse against women. Today and every day, the WI stands in solidarity with all women.
We need to:
For the latest Government guidance on Covid-19 restrictions please visit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home
For information on support services please visit: https://www.thewi.org.uk/dv-support
Each November, and spearheaded by the UN, 16 days of activism against gender-based violence runs every year from 25th November (International Day to End Violence against Women) to 10th December (Human Rights Day). This year, WI members are encouraged to take part in the 16 days of activism by collecting donations, fundraising for their local refuges, holding candlelight vigils to raise awareness and by engaging with decision-makers. For more information on the No More Violence campaign, get in touch with us at PA@nfwi.org.uk.
In more detail
Violence against women is endemic in the UK and across the world. Tragic events in the last year must be the beginning of the conversation about women’s safety and the right to live in a world free from the fear of violence, harassment and abuse. We’ve seen women courageously share their harrowing stories of abuse, harassment, and countless microaggressions. It is wrong that women are told to protect themselves from the threat of violence from a young age, as well as the ‘invisible safety work’ women do in their daily lives. Enough is enough.
Tackling violence against women has been a longstanding concern for the WI, and whilst work has already started through our Not in My Name and No More Violence campaigns, we acknowledge that more needs to be done to eradicate all forms of violence, harassment and abuse against women. Today and every day, the WI stands in solidarity with all women.
We need to:
- Stop normalising violence by men against women
- See firm commitments and concrete solutions from politicians that target the behaviour of perpetrators, not those which focus on the actions of women who are attacked.
- Ensure that the Government’s upcoming ‘Tackling Violence against Women’ strategy improves systems of reporting, and leads to prosecutions and convictions, thereby increasing women’s confidence in the justice system.
- Include recognition of misogyny as a hate crime before the Domestic Abuse Bill achieves royal assent next month, to ensure all incidents of violence and abuse against women and girls are recorded.
- Ensure that all men and boys are educated on this issue and encourage male peers to speak out against it.
- Share your views and experiences to help inform the Government’s next Tackling Violence against Women and Girls Strategy. The Government has re-opened their nationwide Call for Evidence to inform their next Tackling Violence against Women and Girls Strategy. This Call for Evidence would like to hear the views of as many individuals as possible who have either lived experience of the issue, or expertise in working with victims and survivors and providing services. The survey closes at 11.45 pm on 26 March 2021 and can be accessed here: www.gov.uk/government/consultations/violence-against-women-and-girls-vawg-call-for-evidence
- Use our template letter to write to your MP on this issue. Email us at PA@nfwi.org.uk for your copy.
- Sign Women’s Aid’s online petition, requiring local authorities to fund specific domestic abuse services for women: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/577718
- Continue to support survivors in your community by attending one of Women’s Aid’s upcoming webinar on responding to domestic abuse in your community: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/breaking-the-silence-responding-to-domestic-abuse-in-your-communities-registration-145072976177
For the latest Government guidance on Covid-19 restrictions please visit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home
For information on support services please visit: https://www.thewi.org.uk/dv-support