EVAWG- News

Working Together to End Violence Against Women and Girls

Representatives from the PSNI, Fermanagh & Omagh Women’s Aid, PCSP, EVAWG and the Chair of Fermanagh & Omagh District Council recently came together to strengthen partnership working across the district. The meeting provided an opportunity to share the work already taking place, explore how organisations can work more closely together, and identify ways to raise awareness of Ending Violence Against Women and Girls. By working collaboratively, partners are committed to creating safer communities, challenging harmful attitudes, and making a lasting difference across the district.

Exploring the Impact of Rurality Research Project

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council recently hosted a breakfast meeting bringing together researchers from Northumbria University to discuss the ongoing Exploring the Impact of Rurality research project. Funded through The Executive Office’s Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) Programme, the study is examining how living in rural communities can shape women’s experiences of domestic abuse and access to support services. The meeting provided an opportunity to share early insights, strengthen partnerships and discuss how the research findings can help inform future policy and improve support for women living across rural communities.

Community Services Training Session

Community Services staff from across the council recently took part in an EVAWG training session at The Grange, delivered by Diane Clements from Fermanagh and Omagh Women’s Aid.

Attended by 33 staff from across Community Services, including Community Support, Community Wellbeing, Cultural Programmes and PCSP, the session helped build awareness of domestic abuse, recognise warning signs and challenge common misconceptions. It also highlighted the supports available locally.

This work forms part of the Council’s ongoing commitment to ending violence against women and girls.

Marcella Leonard Learning Sessions

Marcella Leonard, MBE, from Leonard Consultancy – Child, Adult and Public Safeguarding and Protection, along side representatives from the PSNI held informative learning sessions with Fermanagh & Omagh District Council staff.

Members Words Matter Training

As part of the Council’s commitment to ending violence against women and girls, Members took part in a valuable workshop led by Karen Devlin from @Women’s Aid Federation Northern Ireland. The session explored how the words we use can make a real difference; helping us speak about domestic abuse in ways that are both sensitive and supportive.

Omagh Forum for Rural Associations AGM

EVAWG team out and about at Omagh Forum for Rural Associations AGM highlighting the work for Ending Violence Against Women and Girls.

Parenting Workshops

Shannon Hollwood behaviour Consultant out delivering parenting workshops to FRCI students funded through the Local Change Fund. Promoting Ending Violence Against Women and Girls educating parents/ careers on shaping safer, stronger futures for our children breaking cycles and raising emotionally strong humans.

Omagh Show

EVAWG team out and about at Omagh Show highlighting the work for Ending Violence Against Women and Girls.

Local Change Fund Networking Event

Representatives from five projects funded by the Local Change Fund administered by FODC with representatives from the Regional Change Fund organisations came together for a very successful networking event on 19 June. All working together to End Violence Against Women and Girls.

Momentum Fund Shared Learning Event

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council was represented at the EVAWG Shared Learning event in Mossley Mill on 4 June. Organised by The Executive Office (TEO) the event brought all 11 Councils together to share their experience of delivering Momentum Funding January – March 2025.