22/01/2025
£1.2m To Tackle Violence Against Women And Girls In NI
Eight organisations will receive a share of £1.2 million as part of a new initiative to tackle violence against women and girls in Northern Ireland.
First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly today announced the funding allocation, part of a wider £3.2 million Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) Change Fund.
"In order to end the scourge of violence against women and girls, we need to focus on prevention and deliver initiatives that bring real and meaningful change across our society," said First Minister Michelle O'Neill. "This investment will empower community and voluntary sector organisations to lead on driving society-wide action, raising awareness, and helping everyone understand how to prevent violence against women and girls."
Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly emphasised the importance of collaborative action: "This is something that cannot be resolved by Government alone. Through the Change Fund, we can ensure resources are used effectively and have the most significant impact."
The funding will support community-based initiatives across Northern Ireland, empowering local organisations to implement innovative programs aimed at preventing violence against women and girls.
The eight organisations that will receive funding under the Regional Change Fund are: Nexus, Women's Aid Federation NI (WAFNI), Women's Resource and Development Agency (WRDA), Relate NI, White Ribbon NI, Youth Action, NSPCC, and Barnardo's NI. The Executive Office is partnering with Belfast City Council to deliver the fund
First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly today announced the funding allocation, part of a wider £3.2 million Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) Change Fund.
"In order to end the scourge of violence against women and girls, we need to focus on prevention and deliver initiatives that bring real and meaningful change across our society," said First Minister Michelle O'Neill. "This investment will empower community and voluntary sector organisations to lead on driving society-wide action, raising awareness, and helping everyone understand how to prevent violence against women and girls."
Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly emphasised the importance of collaborative action: "This is something that cannot be resolved by Government alone. Through the Change Fund, we can ensure resources are used effectively and have the most significant impact."
The funding will support community-based initiatives across Northern Ireland, empowering local organisations to implement innovative programs aimed at preventing violence against women and girls.
The eight organisations that will receive funding under the Regional Change Fund are: Nexus, Women's Aid Federation NI (WAFNI), Women's Resource and Development Agency (WRDA), Relate NI, White Ribbon NI, Youth Action, NSPCC, and Barnardo's NI. The Executive Office is partnering with Belfast City Council to deliver the fund
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