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Gender Based Violence: Northern Ireland

Asked by Jim ShannonDemocratic Unionist PartyNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled Answered 18 December 2024UIN 19299

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will hold further discussions with the Northern Ireland Executive on tackling violence against women and girls in Northern Ireland.

Answered by Hilary Benn

This Government is committed to halving violence against women and girls within a decade, through a joined up approach across the UK. We have discussed this issue with the First and deputy First Minister, and with a range of civil society organisations working to tackle violence against women and girls in Northern Ireland. We will continue to work collaboratively with the Executive, as they implement the new Northern Ireland Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Women and Girls.

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