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Her comments follow the publication of a government-commissioned report on the issue. The report, Understanding Forced Marriage in Scotland – outlines nine recommendations, and forms part of the continuing work by the Forced Marriage Network, facilitated by the Scottish Government. The Network brings together agencies to protect those affected by forced marriage and raises awareness.
Ms Constance said: "Forcing a person into marriage is an abuse of human rights, and we are committed to protecting those at risk and preventing the harm associated with all forms of violence under the guise of culture or religion – so-called Honour Based Violence.
"We recognise that women, children and young people experience a range of unacceptable behaviours associated with forced marriage, including domestic, physical or emotional abuse. I want to thank the authors of this report for their work, and will look carefully at what's being proposed."
She continued: "What's clear is that survivors identified the excellent support they receive from third sector agencies, who are providing first class, trusted support.
"This research has also helpfully identified the barriers to accessing and receiving the right support and intervention, and so we must seek to increase the confidence of those who need assistance and those who need to provide it.
"Alongside our partners we have developed and published a range of awareness-raising material, as well as funding specialist services to help tackle the issue. There will be no room for complacency – this is a hidden issue which often takes place behind closed doors.
"We will continue to take forward further work with our partners to raise awareness and provide therapeutic and practical support to those at risk. We are committed to eradicating all forms of violence against women, and to looking at ways to improve reporting and ensuring the third sector are best equipped to continue their vital work."
(JP)
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Third Sector 'Providing Support To Tackle Forced Marriage'
Scotland's Equalities Secretary, Angela Constance, has said that the third sector is delivering "excellent support" to help tackle the issue of forced marriage in the country.Her comments follow the publication of a government-commissioned report on the issue. The report, Understanding Forced Marriage in Scotland – outlines nine recommendations, and forms part of the continuing work by the Forced Marriage Network, facilitated by the Scottish Government. The Network brings together agencies to protect those affected by forced marriage and raises awareness.
Ms Constance said: "Forcing a person into marriage is an abuse of human rights, and we are committed to protecting those at risk and preventing the harm associated with all forms of violence under the guise of culture or religion – so-called Honour Based Violence.
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"We recognise that women, children and young people experience a range of unacceptable behaviours associated with forced marriage, including domestic, physical or emotional abuse. I want to thank the authors of this report for their work, and will look carefully at what's being proposed."
She continued: "What's clear is that survivors identified the excellent support they receive from third sector agencies, who are providing first class, trusted support.
"This research has also helpfully identified the barriers to accessing and receiving the right support and intervention, and so we must seek to increase the confidence of those who need assistance and those who need to provide it.
"Alongside our partners we have developed and published a range of awareness-raising material, as well as funding specialist services to help tackle the issue. There will be no room for complacency – this is a hidden issue which often takes place behind closed doors.
"We will continue to take forward further work with our partners to raise awareness and provide therapeutic and practical support to those at risk. We are committed to eradicating all forms of violence against women, and to looking at ways to improve reporting and ensuring the third sector are best equipped to continue their vital work."
(JP)
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