Violence against women and girls

Early day motion 444, tabled 21 November 2024 by Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour). Signed by 29 members.

That this House marks 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and White Ribbon Day 2024; recognises that violence against women and girls is the most pervasive breach of human rights in the world; further recognises that women and girls around the world face violence, abuse and persecution due to their sex; expresses deep concern that in recent years in the UK, one woman has been killed by a man every three days on average; further expresses alarm that violence against women has surged by almost 40% in England and Wales; notes violence against women and girls as a global and national emergency; honours and remembers all women affected by men’s violence; praises organisations supporting women affected by male violence and working to combat it; welcomes the Government’s commitment to halve violence against women and girls in a decade; and urges everyone in this House to work together to end violence against women and girls as an urgent priority.

Signatures by party: Labour 12, Plaid Cymru 4, Independent 3, Liberal Democrat 3, Green 2, Labour/Co-operative 2, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Scottish National Party 1.