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Scotland announces £5 million in funding for women and girls subjected to gender-based violence
Scottish Equalities Minister Christina McKelvie
CAMPAIGNERS welcomed a £5 million funding announcement today to support women and girls in Scotland who have suffered gender-based violence.
The Scottish government said that significant support will be given to organisations because of the increased demand seen for services during the pandemic.
The bulk of the funding, announced by equalities minister Christina McKelvie, will go to Scottish Women’s Aid and Rape Crisis Scotland.
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