North Belfast MLA makes stand against domestic abuse

The SDLP has joined with Women’s Aid ABCLN to sign the White Ribbon Charter making the pledge to never commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women.
The SDLP has joined with Women’s Aid ABCLN to sign the White Ribbon Charter.The SDLP has joined with Women’s Aid ABCLN to sign the White Ribbon Charter.
The SDLP has joined with Women’s Aid ABCLN to sign the White Ribbon Charter.

North Belfast MLA, Nichola Mallon said: “Domestic abuse is a horrendous reality for many women and children living across Northern Ireland.

“Whether it is physical violence or mental, emotional, financial or psychological abuse, it has a lasting and terrible impact on victims who are trapped in a cycle of torment.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

“The Covid-19 lockdown has made the situation more painful for many. The PSNI has reported an increase in incidents of domestic violence over the last number of weeks.

People are more vulnerable at a time like this and we must escalate our efforts to help them.

“SDLP MLAs are committed to doing all we can to protect and support all those suffering from domestic abuse.”

The White Ribbon Campaign is a global movement to end male violence against women. It was formed in 1991 by a group of men in Canada responding to the massacre of 14 female students, to send out the message that male violence against women in all its forms is unacceptable.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Women’s Aid ABCLN CEO, Rosemary Magill said: “With one in four women affected by domestic abuse in their lifetime, staying silent is not an option. We aim to create a society where all women can live in safety, free from violence and abuse.”

“We welcome the SDLP’s commitment to challenge the attitudes and behaviours that lead to male violence against women, and thank party members across Northern Ireland for their commitment and support.”

For more information about the White Ribbon Campaign contact Women’s Aid ABCLN White Ribbon co-ordinator on 028 25 632136.

--

A message from the Editor:

Thank you for reading this story on our website. While I have your attention, I also have an important request to make of you.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

In order for us to continue to provide high quality and trusted local news on this free-to-read site, I am asking you to also please purchase a copy of our newspaper whenever you are able to do so.

Our journalists are highly trained and our content is independently regulated by IPSO to some of the most rigorous standards in the world. But being your eyes and ears comes at a price. So we need your support more than ever to buy our newspapers during this crisis.

With the coronavirus lockdown having a major impact on many of our local valued advertisers - and consequently the advertising that we receive - we are more reliant than ever on you helping us to provide you with news and information by buying a copy of our newspaper when you can safely.

You can also enjoy unlimited access to the best news from across Northern Ireland and the UK by subscribing to newsletter.co.uk

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

With a digital subscription, you can read more than five articles, see fewer ads, enjoy faster load times, and get access to exclusive newsletters and content. Visit https://www.newsletter.co.uk/subscriptions now to sign up.

Thank you.