20.11.2018
Mothers’ Union Vigil to Call for an End to Violence Against Women and Girls
Members and friends of Mothers’ Union Dublin & Glendalough will gather this Saturday, November 24, to call for an end to all forms of violence against women and girls. The diocesan Mothers’ Union is holding a prayer vigil in Taney Parish Church at 11.30 am as part of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence. All are welcome to join.
The main speaker at the vigil will be Detective Sergeant Laura Sweeney of the Garda National Protective Services Bureau and the service will be led by the Revd Cathy Hallissey.
Gender based violence is any form of violence or abuse that is directed at someone because of their gender. Gender based violence is most often directed at women and girls, although men and boys can also be affected. One in three woman across the world will be affected by domestic violence at some point in their lives. It can be carried out by partners, family members, members of the community, strangers, armed groups, the state and others.
Violence can take many forms including: domestic violence and abuse, ‘honour based’ violence, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, sexual violence, financial control, emotional and mental abuse, staling and harassment and coercive and controlling behaviour.
16 Days of Action Against Gender Based Violence runs from the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (November 25) to Human Rights Day (December 10). It provides an opportunity for a wide range of organisations to raise awareness and call for changes which make women and children safe from abuse.
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