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In the 12 months up to March 2020, 2.3 million adults experienced domestic abuse.
During the Coronavirus Pandemic, it was reported that domestic abuse killings doubled during that time.
One woman in four will experience domestic violence at some point in her lifetime, two women are killed each week in England and Wales by a current or former partner.
Refuge supports around 6000 women and children every day who are experiencing domestic and sexual violence, forced marriage, stalking, trafficking, prostitution, and female genital mutation.
By sponsoring me today, you will be helping to support and change the lives of thousands of women and children escaping domestic violence.