The movement is a worldwide celebration of women’s social, economic, cultural, and political accomplishments.
This year’s theme is #InspireInclusion, focusing on taking action in areas such as promoting women’s economic empowerment, aiding them in making informed health decisions, and assisting them in accessing education and training. Women should be given the chance to nurture their skills and innovation and have the liberty to act in their own and their children’s best interests.
Argyll and Bute Violence Against Women and Girls Partnership works to deliver the objectives captured within the Scottish Government’s 2023 plan “Equally Safe” Scotland’s Strategy for Preventing and Eradicating Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).
The phrase violence against women and girls is used to describe violent and abusive behaviour directed at women and girls because they are women and girls. It is behaviour which is carried out predominantly by men. It is an abuse of power and stems from systemic, deep-rooted women’s inequality. VAWG limits women’s and girls’ freedom and potential and is a fundamental violation of human rights.
It is recognised that domestic abuse, encompassing coercive controlling behaviours and various forms of violence against women, inflicts trauma and hinders women from living freely and pursuing the lives they deserve, as well as achieving their aspirations.