Northern Ireland Affairs Committee

The scale of violence against women and girls in Northern Ireland is truly shocking. We've written to the Safeguarding Minister, @JessPhillips, with urgent recommendations ahead of the publication of the Government's strategy on violence against women and girls later this year.

From advanced manufacturing and life sciences to cybersecurity and the creative industries, we've launched an inquiry to explore how the Government can support Northern Ireland's new and emerging sectors. Have your say by 19 September 👉 committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evide…

Professor Olga Jurasz, Director of the Centre for Protecting Women Online, told us that online violence has particularly significant 'silencing effects' on women in Northern Ireland.

We're hearing from the Centre for Protecting Women Online, the Independent Chair of @SafeguardingNI and @Ofcom on online violence against women and girls in Northern Ireland. Watch live ⬇️

We're questioning @HilaryBennMP on his work as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. Watch live ⬇️

In our evidence session, @PoliceServiceNI's head of public protection, DCS Zoe McKee, said changing attitudes and behaviours at an early stage is key to ending violence against women and girls.

Women’s Aid together with @QUBelfast @PoliceServiceNI gave evidence to @CommonsNIAC today on the issue of #VAWG in NI. There was great engagement from all members & we thank them all for their time & commitment to making a difference to the lives of women and girls in NI

The Government has responded to our follow-up report on the funding and delivery of public services in Northern Ireland.

We've written to @HilaryBennMP with a comprehensive summary of the evidence so far from our inquiry into the Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland. Find out more 👇 committees.parliament.uk/committee/120/…