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FAWCETT LAUNCHES GROUNDBREAKING LEGAL CHALLENGE TO GOV’T BUDGET

The Fawcett Society has filed papers with the High Court seeking a Judicial Review of the government's recent budget They believe the Treasury did not assess the way different budget measures would affect different groups, as is required by the law.

Consultation on Re-Allocation of National Lottery Shares

Consultation on Re-Allocation of National Lottery Shares The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is consulting on proposals to re-allocate National Lottery Shares, and is seeking responses by 21 August 2010.

The Promoting Independence Awards 2010

The Promoting Independence Awards 2010 is a joint event staged by Cymorth Cymru and Welsh Local Authorities.

WWA comments on the Independent Police Complaints Commission report on the response by the police to Joanna Michael

Today (26th July), the Independent Police Complaints Commission have released their report into the police handling of Joanna Michael case.

Commit to Prevent! from Stop it Now! Wales

Putting child sexual abuse prevention on the political agenda July 26, 2010: Residents in Wales are being given the chance to get the prevention of child sexual abuse on the political agenda, thanks to a new campaign by Stop it Now! Wales.

Gweld yr Holl Newyddion

The Welsh Assembly Government is committed to tackling this persistent form of inequality for women as well as underpinning our commitment to all victims of domestic abuse.

Carl Sargeant, Minister for Social Justice & Local Government, 25 March 2010

Violence against women and girls continues unabated in every continent, country and culture. It takes a devastating toll on women’s lives, on their families, and on society as a whole. Most societies prohibit such violence — yet the reality is that too often, it is covered up or tacitly condoned

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, 8 March 2007

WWNC Light a Candle Service

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WWNC

 

Wales Women’s National Coalition are inviting you to attend their annual Light a Candle service on Wednesday 25th November 2009 held at Llandaff Cathedral.

International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women on 25th November marks the start of sixteen days of activism around the world to end all forms of violence against women and girls. The sixteen days end on Human Rights Day, December 10th which marks the anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.

Wales Women’s National Coalition is proud to organise its annual Light a Candle Ecumenical Service at Llandaff Cathedral to mark this important day and show its support for women across Wales, and the World, who are suffering or who have suffered violence and abuse.

More information:

Visit the WWNC website or contact Suzy Barrett or telephone 029 20 47 8918