Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Roz Savage (Liberal Democrat), on Thursday, 6 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 17 members in total.

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50th anniversary of Solace Women's Aid

That this House congratulates Solace Women’s Aid on achieving 50 years of support for women and children who are survivors of domestic abuse; notes the crucial role that charities and third sector organisations play in the fight against domestic violence; understands that sexual violence, sexual harassment, and domestic abuse remain endemic in our society; further notes that Saturday 8th March is International Women’s Day; calls for sustained investment in specialist domestic abuse services across England; acknowledges that for women in rural areas, abuse lasts 25% longer, on average, than in urban areas; recognises that abuse in rural areas can be exacerbated by inadequate services, including transport, policing, and a lack of refuges; and urges the Government to raise awareness of rural domestic violence and provide more access to specialised services in rural areas.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

912 

Session

2024-26

Other sponsors

Wera Hobhouse

Liz Jarvis

Angus MacDonald

Jess Brown-Fuller

Helen Maguire

Subjects

Anniversaries Violence Victim support schemes Solace Women's Aid

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk