Ending Violence Against Women and Girls

Ending Violence Against Women and Girls in Newry, Mourne and Down

Ending all forms of violence, abuse and harm against women and girls is one of the most pressing challenges facing us today. It is also a priority in the NI Executive’s draft Programme for Government.

In Newry, Mourne and Down, we’re supporting the NI Executive in rolling out their Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy.

The Strategy highlights how violence is never acceptable and that there is something everyone can do to help.

We want to show how Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is stepping up to this challenge and working with a range of partners to tackle an issue which impacts everyone across our District.

Our work includes:

• area events in partnership with the Education Authority and our local Youth Voice Group
• awareness sessions with Elected Members (facilitated by Women’s Aid ArmaghDown)
• engagement events with local businesses and community / voluntary sector groups
• a Video & Social Media Campaign
• a Stakeholder Conference (25 March 2025, Canal Court Hotel, Newry)

Stakeholder Conference, 25 March 2025, Canal Court Hotel Newry

Connect, Challenge, Change – Working in partnership towards Ending Violence Against Women & Girls in Newry, Mourne & Down

Network, share ideas to effect change and hear from leading experts as we foster local conversations on making our District a safer place for women & girls.

This event will feature inspiring keynote speakers, insightful discussions, and valuable networking opportunities. Attendees will explore challenges, solutions, and collective actions to create safer communities, change attitudes and drive meaningful action in the fight against violence towards women and girls.

To see the conference running order click here. 

Local Change Fund 

This is a new grant scheme for community and voluntary groups to deliver projects by 31 March 2026 to end violence against women and girls in Newry, Mourne & Down.

Together  the projects will help to change the attitudes, behaviours and culture of violence against women and girls, promote healthy, respectful relationships and help women and girls to feel, and be, safe everywhere.

We will add the successful applicants here once funding has been allocated.

Help and support

There are agencies and confidential services that can support you if you are experiencing violence or feel unsafe. Contact details are available from nidirect.

The PSNI, Department of Justice and NI Executive have launched the Power to Change campaign, which is urging men and boys to help play their part in affecting cultural and societal change.

To read more about this campaign, go to Power to Change.