Anniversary of the Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act

On 29 April 2015, the VAWDASV (Wales) Act received Royal Assent. This was a landmark piece of legislation that aims to improve:

• arrangements for the prevention of gender-based violence, domestic abuse and sexual violence
• arrangements for the protection of gender-based violence, domestic abuse and sexual violence
• support for people affected by gender-based violence, domestic abuse and sexual violence

We want to gather examples of where the implementation of the Act has had a positive impact for victims and survivors of VAWDASV in Wales. 

We also want to recognise individuals who have made an outstanding contribution in tackling VAWDASV.

If you can provide any examples or would like to nominate a colleague for recognition, please complete this short survey.

The survey will close at midnight on 31 July 2025.

Working together to make Wales the safest place for women and girls summit: September 2025

This summit will be hosted by the VAWDASV Blueprint team. It is for public sector leaders across Wales together with the specialist sector to discuss how we can accelerate action on tackling VAWDASV. 

Aims:

• Share best practice and innovation in tackling VAWDASV.
• Strengthen leadership across the public sector under the VAWDASV (Wales) Act 2015.
• Explore collective approaches to drive meaningful change.

Celebration event: November 2025

We are hosting this sector stakeholder event to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the VAWDASV Act, and to recognise those who have been nominated for making an outstanding contribution in tackling VAWDASV in Wales.

Nominees will be contacted in advance of the event in September 2025.

If you have any questions please email VAWDASV@gov.wales.