Jane Dodds MS Marks White Ribbon Day

Jane Dodds Marks White Ribbon Day:

Mid & West Wales Senedd Member Jane Dodds has marked White Ribbon Day during a statement in the Senedd and at a vigil in front of the Senedd by campaigners.

White Ribbon Day, held on the 25 November is held to mark violence against women. The day and the 16 days that follow people are asked to come together in their communities, organisations and workplaces and say ‘no’ to violence against women and discuss solutions to its elimination.

 Commenting Jane Dodds stated:

“It was an honour to speak at the White Ribbon event in front of the Senedd on Monday evening. It was powerful to hear the testimony of survivors and see the cross-party support among all parties in Wales to stamp out violence against women.

“Unfortunately we know violence against women has increased during the pandemic, only making the need to tackle violence against women all the more urgent. It is absolutely imperative that we listen to the survivors across Wales when putting forward action to eliminate this horrific crime. I am determined to make tackling violence against women a priority of my Senedd term. 

“I also want to again press the UK Government to recognise misogyny as a hate crime. Three in four domestic abuse cases in England and Wales end without charge, according to Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services. This has to change.”