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25th Nov – Panel Discussion ‘Stop Violence Against Women’

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The 25th November is the International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women and it is the start date for the 16 days of action campaign, against domestic violence.

As part of Near FM’s contribution to the campaign we will have a Panel Discussion entitled ‘Stop Violence against Women’ broadcast here on Near FM 90.3 on Wednesday, the 25th November from 3.30 to 4.30pm.

Guests will include representatives from Aoibhneas Refuge, Women’s Aid, Safe Ireland, People before Profit and Move (Men Overcoming Violence)

So, listen in to Near FM 90.3 or online at nearfm.ie from 3.30pm, November 25th to mark the International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women.

Do you need help?

Women’s Aid National Free phone Helpline: 1800 341 900, open 10am to 10pm.

Safe Ireland: http://www.safeireland.ie/getting-help/

Move (Men Overcoming Violence) Ireland: www.moveireland.ie, Head office: 065 684 8689

Rape Crisis Centre: National 24-Hour Helpline: 1800 77 88 88

Aoibhneas Women and Children’s Refuge: Helpline: (01)867 0701, Admin: (01)867 0805, Fax: (01)867 0806, Email: helpline@aoibhneas.org, General Enquiries: manager@aoibhneas.org

This programme has been made with the support of the Women’s Fund from the Community Foundation for Ireland

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