Two-thirds of the 149 women murdered in 2018 were killed by their partner or ex-partner, domestic abuse and sexual violence is on the rise. Male violence against women is a national crisis. Yet, a concerted political response remains elusive. 1/8
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We are a seeing "...a high degree of normalisation of men’s violence against women..." said @K_IngalaSmith, a co-founder of @FemicideCensus 2/8
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The Mayor of London says he is a proud feminist, there are miraculous claims that Boris Johnson is too: but where is the political will, decisive action, and funding to respond to and stem this tide of violence against women? 6/8
- No woman to be turned away from a refuge
- Sustainable funding for refuges and crisis services including specialist services
- Action to address the causes and normalisation of male violence against women
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