Ending Violence Against Women and Girls: The potential contribution of arts, culture and museums

This report examines the potential contribution of arts, culture, and museums to Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) in Northern Ireland. Drawing on findings from the AHRC‑funded Accelerating Culture Enhancing Strategy (ACES) project, alongside published and unpublished research and sectoral experience, it situates EVAWG as a form of systemic and cultural violence shaped by conflict and inequality. The report reviews relevant arts and humanities research and practice, and aligns its findings with the NI Executive’s Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Women and Girls. It proposes policy‑focused recommendations highlighting the role of cultural institutions, arts‑based methodologies, and cross‑sector collaboration in prevention, dialogue, survivor support, and cultural change.