White Ribbon Day highlights domestic abuse

Students from Coedcae Comprehensive school in Llanelli have been in the Senedd taking part in the White Ribbon campaign. They've been raising money and awareness through activities in their school including carrying out Assemblies to get the anti-violence message across to fellow students.

Labour Assembly Member Joyce Watson has been at the forefront of the White Ribbon campaign against violence for the last decade. She says she's 'thrilled' that there's more awareness than ever before with sports clubs, firefighters and other men's groups signing up to the campaign.

But she says the problem hasn't gone away and in some areas is increasing.

The day - part of an international campaign for the eradication of violence against women - will see a special service at Llandaff Cathedral this morning.

At least 100 men and woman are taking part in the White Ribbon Day march through Cardiff, ITV News reporter Tom Sheldrick says.

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A candle lit service is being held at Llandaff Cathedral this morning to mark White Ribbon Day, a global campaign to end violence against women.

Groups from all over Cardiff will march to the cathedral to raise awareness and take a stand against the disproportionate level of violence suffered by women around the world.

Figures from The Home Office show a quarter of women in the UK will be a victim of domestic violence during their lifetime.

It comes as the Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Bill which seeks to prevent violence against women continues to be debated in the Senedd.