https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/vawg/Recent content in vawg on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 02 Jun 2026 04:45:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/west-midlands-victims-advocate-natalie-queiroz-condemns-appalling-sentencing-of-teen-rapists/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:45:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/west-midlands-victims-advocate-natalie-queiroz-condemns-appalling-sentencing-of-teen-rapists/Natalie Queiroz, a leading victims advocate in the West Midlands, has voiced serious concerns about women’s safety and their willingness to report violent crimes against them. Despite official reports showing a 16.2% decrease in recorded violence against women and girls (VAWG) crimes—down to 51,943 incidents in the year ending March 31, 2026—Queiroz urges caution, warning that this statistic might conceal under-reporting rather than actual reduction. Data presented to the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner’s (PCC) Accountability and Governance Board reveals some troubling trends.https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/birmingham-nhs-director-urges-men-and-boys-to-take-action-against-violence/Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:41:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/birmingham-nhs-director-urges-men-and-boys-to-take-action-against-violence/Diane Rhoden, the Director of Nursing for NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board (ICB), has delivered a powerful message to men and boys across Birmingham as the city continues to confront Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). Addressing the issue, Rhoden emphasized the importance of men actively standing up for women and girls who feel unsafe. In an interview with BirminghamLive, she stated, “It’s about having the courage to support women and girls when they don’t feel safe.