NI Leaders Tackle Violence Against Women

0:00On March 26, Northern Ireland's leaders put violence against women and girls at the top of their agenda during Thursday's executive meeting. Health Minister Mike Nezbit highlighted the crisis, noting recent murders that have shot communities, including the conviction of a man for killing his pregnant partner and two other tragic deaths this month. Earlier this week, Nezbit appeared before the health committee to address concerns over funding for women's aid. He clarified that no money was cut or withdrawn. Instead, the group didn't qualify under a redesigned grant scheme that's now open to newer charities. After more than 20 years in place, public outrage has grown amid these cases, with one murder investigation still active in London dairy, over the weekend, and a man charged in court for. Another killing in Fermanat earlier this month, Nezbit called it a deep-rooted problem needing long-term change. He's now exploring a community summit to rally groups, especially those working with youth, and spread awareness on domestic violence.

1:00Officials stress this generational shift won't happen overnight. As discussions continue at the executive level, Nezbit pledged to review options for more support to organizations like women's aid, aiming to tackle. The issue head on across Northern Ireland.