New support boosts Britain’s lead in global drive to tackle violence against girls and women

Women from the Kenyan community where everyone is joining the fight to end FGM. Jessica Lea/DFID

To mark International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women International Development Secretary Priti Patel has set out a new package of UK support to protect women and girls in some of the world’s poorest countries from harmful practices such as Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), child marriage, and domestic abuse.
The Department for International Development (DFID) will team up with 
a range of innovative grassroots organisations with the local knowledge and expertise to drive forward action and achieve results.
International Development Secretary Priti Patel said:
“We cannot and will not tolerate any form of violence against women and girls.
“Britain is leading international efforts across 30 countries to tackle violence against women and girls in all its forms; from ending Female Genital Mutilation and child marriage to preventing domestic abuse.
“UK aid already helps survivors in some of the world’s poorest countries get the care they need - now we are stepping up our global leadership and support to protect even more women and girls and address the root causes of violence.”

Click here for the full story.