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10
December 1998
Women’s
Rights are Human Rights
Since January 1998, nine women have died in Northern
Ireland as a result of domestic violence. Tonight
Thursday 10 December, International Human Rights Day, Women's Aid will hold a
candlelight vigil between 5 pm and 7 pm outside City Hall, Belfast in memory
of women and children who have suffered and who are still suffering from
violence in the home.
Lending his support to the campaign, the Lord Mayor,
Councillor David Alderdice said:
“Belfast
is glad to endorse the work to stop violence against women.
It is important to highlight suffering that all too often goes on
silently. As we approach
Christmas this is a time to reflect on what we can give to those around
us, not just what we can get.”
The vigil is part of Women’s Aid’s wider campaign
to raise public awareness and encourage an effective community response to
domestic violence.
Angela Courtney, of Northern Ireland Women’s Aid
Federation, speaking today said:
“The tragedy of violence experienced by women and
children in the home will continue unless we seek to create non-violent
communities where everyone can feel safe.”
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