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'No woman should have to curb ambitions out of fear': National taskforce to tackle misogyny launched
The taskforce will focus on young people and policy shaped by women’s lived experiences, as ministers seek to halve violence against women and girls.
- The Government announced today a new National Taskforce to combat misogyny across society, chaired by Minister Bridget Phillipson to address the root causes of violence against women and girls.
- This move fulfills Labour's 2024 manifesto pledge to halve violence against women and girls; figures show nearly one million adults experience sexual assault, 1.4 million face stalking, and four million endure domestic abuse annually.
- Members include Girlguiding Chief Oswald and West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin, who will collaborate with ministers to shift social culture and focus on prevention through education for young people.
- Soma Sara, CEO of Everyone's Invited, welcomed the initiative, noting over 53,000 survivors have shared experiences in their online safe space, while End Violence Against Women Coalition Deputy Director Deniz Ugur emphasized cross-departmental commitment.
- The Misogyny Taskforce will hold its first meeting shortly after conference recess, prioritizing young people before expanding to workplaces and digital spaces to turn evidence into action and send misogynistic attitudes "back to the dark ages.
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Government launches National taskforce to tackle misogyny in the UK
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