AQW 12062/22-27

Ms Connie Egan
Alliance Party
North Down

Tabled Date: 16/05/2024
Answered On Date: 05/06/2024
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister (i) for their assessment of the Women Against Violence Europe handbook, Prevention and Support Standards for Women Survivors of Violence; and (ii) whether recommendations on budgeting and costing the prevention of violence against women and support services for survivors will be a consideration when allocating funding for the Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Women and Girls.

Answer:

The Women Against Violence Europe (WAVE) Handbook: Prevention and Support Standards for Women Survivors of Violence sets out an overview of the key legal developments and practical advances enabled by the Istanbul Convention. WAVE is a network of over 170 European women’s NGOs working towards prevention and protection of women and children from violence.

The draft Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Strategic Framework has been informed by international standards and a range of best practice research. We will consider new research as relevant.