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Derry MLA expresses concern at potential delay of Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy

SDLP Justice Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin has expressed concern after the Executive Office confirmed that progress on the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy could be delayed due to the lack of an Executive. In a response to party ...

09 Feb 2023 at 18:18

Northern Ireland

Domestic abuse survivor urges other women to seek justice

A domestic abuse survivor has spoken out about the violence she suffered to encourage other women who have been attacked to seek justice. A victim of stalking has also described how she was left “mentally tortured” after an older man ...

27 Sept 2024 at 00:01

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Domestic abuse survivor urges other women to seek justice

27 Sept 2024 at 13:00

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland can be a dangerous place for women, minister tells MLAs

Northern Ireland can be a “dangerous place for women”, a Stormont minister has told the Assembly. Andrew Muir was answering an urgent question in the Assembly following the killing of four women in the region in six weeks. DUP ...

14 Oct 2024 at 17:24

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'Strategy to deal with high levels of violence against women and girls long-overdue'

The publication of the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Strategic Framework and Action Plan has been welcomed by a local MLA. SDLP Justice Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin said that the publication was "another important ...

05 Jul 2023 at 12:15

Northern Ireland

Natalie McNally murder police arrest man in Belfast

Detectives investigating the murder of Natalie McNally have arrested a 46-year-old man in south Belfast. He was taken to Musgrave Police Station and is being questioned by detectives. Ms McNally, 32, who was 15 weeks ...

13 Jan 2023 at 10:12

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Northern Ireland can be a dangerous place for women, minister tells MLAs

14 Oct 2024 at 17:44

Northern Ireland

Abuse survivor welcomes non-fatal strangulation being made a specific offence

A domestic abuse survivor who was strangled until she lost consciousness has welcomed the creation of non-fatal strangulation as specific criminal offence. The woman, who is known as Alice to protect her anonymity, ...

26 Jun 2023 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

Action to end violence against women and girls to save lives – Little-Pengelly

Action to end violence against women and girls is set to save future lives, Northern Ireland’s deputy First Minister has said. First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly ...

21 Jan 2025 at 15:26

Northern Ireland

Man, 46, arrested in connection with Natalie McNally murder released on bail

A 46-year-old man who was arrested on Friday in connection with the murder of Natalie McNally has been released on bail. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said their investigation into the ...

14 Jan 2023 at 00:02

Northern Ireland

Two men charged with murder of Karen Cummings

Detectives investigating the death of a woman in Co Down have charged two men with murder. Karen Cummings, 40, was found unconscious at a house in the Laurel Heights area of Banbridge on Saturday ...

17 Dec 2024 at 17:05

Local News

Derry communities join 'Raise Your Voice' campaign against gender-based violence

Community groups in the Derry City and Strabane area are being encouraged to get involved with the campaign to stamp out Violence Against Women and Girls through a series of free workshops ...

12 Feb 2025 at 09:00

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