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BBC Health 📅 28 Jul 2026 ⏱ 1 min read Cardiology / Cardiovascular

Meet the teenagers calling for action on violence against women and girls

Disappointed and disheartened by news stories about women being attacked and killed, four teenagers decided watching the news wasn't enough.

ClinicaliQ Brief
  • Teenage activists are mobilising public engagement on violence against women and girls (VAWG), highlighting widespread concern among younger generations about this health and social issue
  • Healthcare professionals may encounter young people with heightened awareness of VAWG as a public health priority, requiring appropriate discussion and safeguarding responses
  • Youth-led advocacy on VAWG presents an opportunity for clinicians to incorporate trauma-informed care and early intervention strategies into routine practice with at-risk populations
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Disappointed and disheartened by news stories about women being attacked and killed, four teenagers decided watching the news wasn't enough.

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