As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence,
the Executive has reaffirmed its determination to tackle all
forms of gender-based violence, abuse, and harm.
“Violence against women and girls is one of the most
pressing challenges facing our society.
“The Executive remains committed to driving cultural and
systemic change, working with partners across government,
communities, and voluntary sectors to stop violence before it
starts.
“We are united in our commitment to create a changed
society where women and girls are free from all forms of
gender-based violence, abuse and harm, including the attitudes,
systems and structural inequalities that perpetuate
them.”
Notes to Editors:
- Ending Violence Against Women and Girls is an Executive
priority. £3.2 million has been invested up to March 2026
to fund community-based action with a focus on prevention.
- £1.4m has been invested in the Local Change Fund to equip
grass roots community groups to develop programmes to deal with
this issue.
- £1.2m has been invested in the Regional Change Fund to
support eight key organisations, which includes the delivery of
programmes to 22,000 participants across schools, communities and
workplaces across NI in raising awareness, prevention and
capacity building work.
- £655k has been invested in the Momentum Fund which has
supported Councils in tailoring support and prevention
initiatives to the unique needs of their communities. An
additional £2.2m has also been recently approved.
