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This White Ribbon Day, Wednesday 25 November, and the 16 days to end
violence against women that follow, we are asking people to find new ways
to say ‘no’ to violence against women, despite the restrictions imposed by
COVID-19.
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Misogyny is a “gateway drug” to wider division across society, tackling it
must become an urgent priority for all. Misogyny needs to be recognised as
a hate crime.
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For survivors of domestic violence, the Domestic Abuse (DA) bill has long
been scrutinised for failing to address many of the issues faced by migrant
women. Those on a UK Spouse Visa often fear that leaving may breach their
visa conditions and, due to NRPF, are often financially dependent on their
abuser. Women’s Aid has even noted that women are enduring abuse for the
five year period to meet the Indefinite Leave to Remain requirements.
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There has been a higher Covid related death rate amongst men and
significant impact on mental health but the pandemic is also deepening
existing inequalities. There has been an increase in violence and abuse
against women, by leaving many victims trapped at home with their abusers,
COVID-19 has compounded the already hugely prevalent levels of gender-based
violence in societies across the world.
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