Violence against Women in the UK
According to a recent survey conducted by the European Union’s Agency for Fundamental Rights which was published this week, the UK is ranked in fifth place – below Finland, Sweden, Netherlands and France – for the highest number of women reporting physical and/or sexual violence by a male since they were aged fifteen.
More information on this topic can be found on the World Health Organization website.
Key charities in the UK who monitor the situation and provide support include: Women’s Aid. Their annual survey gives data on number of cases dealt with.
End Violence Against Women is a national coalition of campaign groups. Its website has events, campaign materials, and news. There are monthly bulletins of new policy developments.
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