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22nd January 2013

Women's Aid launches 'Blind Eye' advert

‘Blind Eye’ is a new audience-edited campaign developed for Women's Aid by the Moving Picture Company and ad agency WCRS. 'Blind Eye' uses 3D technology playing out two scenarios on screen - one scenario with domestic abuse and one without. The viewer can decide which scenario to watch by selecting which eye to use. The campaign highlights how easy it can be to 'turn a blind eye' and choose not to see abuse. The advert will run in selected cinemas across the UK to coincide with the launch of The Hobbit in 3D.

For a preview go to http://blind-eye.org.

7th January 2013

The Guardian: US House votes not to reauthorise domestic violence funding bill

Violence Against Women Act (Vawa) passes Senate but is not renewed after Republicans take issue with new provisions

7th January 2013

Domestic abuse: changing the conversation A new legal protection that redefines domestic violence offers hope for women and teenagers in abusive relationships

In November 2012 10% of 999 calls to the police were about domestic violence.

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