1. AKIMA THOMAS WOMEN AND GIRLS NETWORK CELEBRATING 25 TH YEAR OF UPRISING CSW57

2. UK Standards for VAWG Understanding the impact of VAWG Safety security and dignity Diversity and fair access to services Empowerment and participation A coordinated, multi-agency response Challenging social tolerance of sexual and domestic violence and holding perpetrators accountable

3. HER HOLISTIC EMPOWERMENT RECOVERY Gender Responsive Approach Relational Trauma Focused Strengths Based Approach Recovey Orientated Practice Cultural Competency Holistic

5. RECOMMENDATIONS A commitment and vision towards the elimination of VAWG. National VAWG strategy grounded in a human rights and equality framework, providing a seamless implementation of VAWG strategies. Creative and innovative provision with specialised, holistic, long term gender responsive services. Individualised, wrap around service delivery based on available resources and meeting cultural expectations.

6. RECOMMENDATIONS Multidimensional responses embedded within an equalities framework that considers and responds to differing complexities and needs. International forums to establish best practice guidelines, advising on minimum standards for VAWG service delivery. A programme of campaigns to gain grass roots activism engaging the community to raise the profile on the unacceptability of VAWG.