TV Edwards is proud to back the international campaign 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence.

This worldwide campaign raises awareness of gender-based violence and runs from 25th November, the UN International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women, to 10th December, Human Rights Day. These 16 days highlight the inextricable link between violence against women and human rights.

The 16 Days Campaign is an opportunity for individuals and groups around the world to call for the elimination of all forms of violence against women by:

• Increasing women’s safety
• Highlighting the nature and prevalence of violence against women
• Raising awareness of violence against women as a human rights issue
• Lobbying government
• Strengthening local work to tackle violence against women

Violence against women includes sexual violence, domestic violence and abuse, stalking, trafficking, and harmful practices such as forced marriage, female genital mutilation (FGM), and so-called honour-based violence.

How TV Edwards provides ongoing support & services

One woman is killed every three days in the UK by a current or former partner, and as many as one in four women experience domestic violence at some point in their lives. This stark reality reinforces why awareness and action are critical.

This year, as in previous years, TV Edwards is supporting campaigns run by the London Boroughs of Tower Hamlets and Haringey, designed to raise awareness of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) through events, outreach sessions, and the training of VAWG champions.

TV Edwards solicitors also provide free legal advice on domestic abuse at One-Stop Shops in Tower Hamlets, Merton, and Kingston upon Thames on an ongoing basis.

If you are concerned that you or someone you know has suffered or is at risk of suffering domestic abuse (including forced marriage, honour-based violence, or FGM), our accredited Domestic Abuse solicitors can provide confidential advice on all the options available to you.

A call for gender parity

International Women’s Day on 8 March is another opportunity to unite globally in celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Yet progress towards true gender parity has slowed, and urgent action is required to accelerate equality once again.

Violence against women remains one of the most prevalent forms of human rights violations worldwide, and addressing it is essential to achieve gender parity.

Talk to our specialist domestic abuse & violence solicitors

At TV Edwards, our team of accredited solicitors work closely with local agencies to provide advice and support. Contact our accredited domestic abuse & violence solicitors, for more information and specialist legal advice around domestic abuse.