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Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls: A Call for Action

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The Workers Party Northern Ireland Region is sounding the alarm on the escalating issue of violence against women and girls. According to Ms Meighan, the rate of abuse is being tolerated by society, and those who are known perpetrators are being held up as admirable figures. This is a stark contradiction to the message of anti-immigrant rallies, which often claim to protect women and girls from abuse by refugees and migrants, but fail to acknowledge that most violence comes from white males. It is high time for a comprehensive and fully funded plan to ensure women's right to live free from all forms of violence is recognized.

Key Takeaways:

  • Violence against women and girls is a growing concern in Northern Ireland, with many cases going unreported due to societal tolerance.
  • The majority of perpetrators of violence against women and girls are white males, yet anti-immigrant rallies often target refugees and migrants as the primary threat to women's safety.
  • The Workers Party is calling for a comprehensive and fully funded plan to address the issue of violence against women and girls, and to recognize women's rights as human rights.
  • Ms Meighan emphasizes the need for action, stating "How many more women and girls have to be injured or die before we take action?"
  • The statement highlights the importance of confronting the issue of violence against women and girls, and the need for a societal shift in attitude and behavior.

Statistics:

  • No specific statistical data is provided in the source material, but it is mentioned that the rate of abuse is growing and not enough is being done to create a safe society for women and girls.
  • The statement emphasizes the need for a comprehensive and fully funded plan to address the issue, but does not provide specific figures or data on the current state of violence against women and girls.

Sources:

  • The Workers Party Northern Ireland Region
  • Ms Meighan/ The Workers Party Northern Ireland Region
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