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Domestic abuse in all its forms will not be tolerated, says GM Mayor Tony Lloyd From today (29 December), coercion, control, and psychological abuse of a partner will be a criminal offence, carrying a maximum sentence of five years in prison. Greater Manchester Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd said: “We should not underestimate the serious harm that can be caused by someone being controlled and made to feel subordinate or dependent on another. Constantly belittling or degrading someone, isolating them from their friends and family, threatening their children and intimidating them to the extent where they cannot freely live their life is simply unacceptable – and is incredibly dangerous." “As well as the terrible mental anguish caused by such abuse, the unrelenting eros...

16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence is an international campaign to challenge violence against women and girls. The campaign runs every year from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day. It was initiated in 1991 by the first Women's Global Leadership Institute, held by the Center for Women's Global Leadership (CWGL) at Rutgers. There are numerous women’s and girls’ groups currently operating around the borough, many of these are exploring issues pertinent to the 16 days of activism programme, such as Domestic Violence, FGM, teenage pregnancy, self-esteem, sexual exploitation and trafficking. The the Smile Luv Project for the #16days is organised by YES MATTERS . "We asked the women to Smile Luv to hi...

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Psychological abuse of a partner will be a criminal offence

#16 Days of Activism against Gender- based Violence