The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day.
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Women from minority ethnic communities can feel judged, shamed and discriminated against due to staff in mainstream services lacking an understanding of their experiences and cultural practices.
Lack of trauma-informed language, translation and interpretation services is a significant barrier for minority ethnic women and girls accessing advice and support for VAWG.
Women and girls fleeing crisis in their home countries are at high risk of being trafficked, and are also vulnerable to experiencing other forms of VAWG.
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A key barrier for those experiencing GBV in Highlands is rurality. Lack of internet, local services, transport and financial issues within small communities increases the number of barriers women and young people face when trying to get help and support.
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VAWG is one of the most prevalent traumatic experiences. There is strong evidence highlighting the negative effects of VAWG on mental health and wellbeing.
A key aim of Equally Safe is to ensure the voices of women, children and young people with lived experience of VAWG to shape policy and practice.
Organisations may face challenges and barriers embedding lived experience of VAWG into their systems in ways which are safe, meaningful and trauma-informed.
www.traumatransformation.scot/implementation/
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VAWG has a significant impact on wellbeing and there are increasing risks for young people experiencing VAWG.
CYP experiencing VAWG can face barriers to accessing recovery support.
Over half of all students who have experienced sexual assault and/or sexual harassment experienced it on campus.
More than one in six women in Scotland has experienced online violence.
www.empoweredcampus.co.uk/
www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/prevention/
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Disabled women face disproportionate risk of experiencing domestic abuse and other forms of VAWG.
Disabled women may find it more difficult to seek support because there are additional barriers to accessing services and support.
www.zerotolerance.org.uk/resources/Its-all-about-control---mens-violence-against-disabled-women-1...
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Non fatal strangulation often leaves no marks around the neck.
Minimal pressure can cause severe complications.
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A gendered analysis helps to explain the prevalence of domestic abuse in society, and helps us to challenge the attitudes which contribute to gender-based violence
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In Scotland, at least four out of five incidents of domestic abuse recorded by police have a female victim and a male accused
Women and girls are disproportionately affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence and other forms of violence committed mainly by men.
Most victims of intimate partner homicide are women.
A gendered analysis helps to explain the prevalence of domestic abuse in society, and helps us to challenge the attitudes which contribute to gender-based violence.
www.gov.scot/publications/domestic-abuse-statistics-recorded-police-scotland-2022-23/
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Gender inequality is the root cause of VAWG.
The lack of gender balance and women’s underrepresentation in many sectors, including politics and decision-making roles, contribute to gender inequality persisting in Scotland.
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Violence against women and girls and gender inequality harms everyone in society, including men and boys.
Gender norms place expectations on men and boys to meet unhealthy and impossible standards of masculinity, and men face additional risks as a result.
Many men have signed the White Ribbon Pledge - Sign now www.whiteribbonscotland.org.uk/
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The Equally Safe Strategy sets out a vision to address violence against women and girls.
www.gov.scot/policies/violence-against-women-and-girls/equally-safe-strategy/
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Economic abuse encompasses the many ways that an abuser may control someone’s economic situation, including employment and housing.
Women who experience VAWG are at a very high risk of poverty. 89% of women experience financial abuse, as an aspect of coercive control, when experiencing domestic abuse.
If you are seeking help and advice on Economic abuse - see links below.
survivingeconomicabuse.org/what-is-economic-abuse/
www.moneytalkteam.org.uk/
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It is estimated that domestic abuse costs the Scottish public purse £2.3 billion and VAWG costs Scotland £4 billion.
Tackling VAWG is everyone’s business.
Take action now - All Together to prevent and end violence against women and girls.
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Bullying, whether in person or online, can have a devastating impact.
This Anti-Bullying Week, if you’re a parent or carer worried about bullying, Children First is here for you.
Call our friendly support line team on 08000 28 22 33 or start a webchat at www.childrenfirst.org.uk/supportline.
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Fifty years ago, there were no refuges, no helplines, no women’s workers, and no children’s programs.
It was legal for a man to rape his wife. Women weren’t allowed mortgages or bank loans without a male co-signer, and women were forced out of public sector jobs if they married. Scotland’s leaders were overwhelmingly male and pale, and domestic abuse was firmly in the “it’s just a domestic” box.
For nearly 50 years, we’ve worked with others to influence and campaign for the rights and the safety of women and children affected by domestic abuse in Scotland, and we have made progress.
💜 Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline now supports thousands of people across Scotland.
💜 Coercive control is now a criminal offence under the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018.
💜 Women, children and young people across Scotland have been supported by programmes on justice, housing, debt, child contact, and digital abuse.
💜 An increasing number of professionals are now trained in the dynamics of domestic abuse and trauma-informed response.
💜 Local Women’s Aid groups remain the backbone of the movement, supporting women, children and young people to find safety, regain control, and rebuild their lives - even as demand increases and funding decreases.
The work is not done. Our new Strategic Plan sets our sights on a Scotland with no domestic abuse and is launching today.
Watch this space. 💜💜💜
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