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Ministers Launch Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Local Change Fund

The First Minister and deputy First Minister have announced the launch of the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) Local Change Fund. As part of a wider £3.2 million investment, this first step will see £2 million shared across all 11 councils to enable them to support EVAWG action in their local areas. The […]

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Contractor Appointed For Women’s Aid Armagh Down Early Intervention Centre

Great news from our member, Women’s Aid Armagh Down who have appointed Colm Meehan & Co Ltd to deliver Phase 1 of their £3 million ‘ELEOS’ project. This will deliver a Centre of Excellence in Newry City, providing support services for women, children and young people impacted by domestic abuse. Following a tender process, the […]

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Newry: Conflict Barracks Seen As Barrier to Female Victims of Violence

By Donal McMahon PSNI stations resembling ‘conflict barracks’ are a physical barrier to female victims of violence reporting crimes, it is claimed. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) active and healthy committee heard a report this week from the Executive Office on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG). Its new 2024-26 Stormont strategy […]