A Ground-Breaking Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy

No government has gone as far as this one in addressing Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). After years of campaigning and hard work, the long awaited VAWG Strategy is here. And I am really pleased to see that it focuses on prevention as well as protection.

The strategy is built around three goals: 1) preventing the radicalisation of young men, 2) stopping abusers, and 3) supporting victims.

Education is central, and every student will receive lessons on healthy relationships and consent, backed by £20 million for teacher training, helplines, and resources to tackle misogyny and online harms.

We are also strengthening online protections through the Online Safety Act and banning harmful apps. Perpetrators will face tougher measures, including Domestic Abuse Protection Orders and new court markers. Victims will get better support through Raneem’s Law, expanded helplines, safe accommodation, and NHS referral services.

This is the most ambitious plan ever to end VAWG.