Travellers and ethnic minorities 'most frequently abused women'

Women suffering domestic abuse are more likely to be from ethnic groups and the Travelling community, it was claimed today.

A new study found while Traveller women make up just 0.5% of the population, they account for 15% of victims of physical or sexual assaults.

Elsewhere migrant women, who represent 5% of residents, make up 13% seeking help in the face of gender-based violence.

The Women’s Health Council (WHC), which promotes health and social gain for women, called for protection from gender-based violence to be recognised as a human right.

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