Congress has been supporting the 16 Days campaign to highlight issues about violence against women.
We participated in the ambassadors reception for the launch of the White Ribbon Campaign. You can take the pledge here. I PROMISE Never to COMMIT, EXCUSE or REMAIN SILENT about men's violence against women. Or take a selfie for use on social media using this sign
Earlier Congress General Secretary, David Begg, participated in the launch of the Man Up campaign, in which Congress was a partner. A powerful video accompanies the campaign:
In Belfast, the ICTU Womens Committee and the ICTU Global Solidarity Committee hosted a seminar exploring realities and responses.