Helen McEntee

The three-year “No Excuses” campaign was paused in March but will now resume through a new TV ad, reinforced by outdoor and social media advertising, and two new radio adverts.

A separate campaign called “Still Here” has run since April, specifically highlighting the issue of domestic violence during lockdown.

“No Excuses” aims to make people question their reaction to instances of sexual harassment and sexual violence and realise there are no excuses that can make this unacceptable behaviour acceptable in any setting.

The “No Excuses” ads feature both male and female perpetrators and victims and calls on us to stop excusing sexual harassment and sexual violence.

Ms McEntee said: “It is vitally important to promote awareness through campaigns and education at all levels to ensure that the general public are fully informed of the various forms of violence that women experience on a regular basis, as well as of the different manifestations of domestic abuse.

“The EU Istanbul Convention obliges Member States to promote and conduct awareness-raising campaigns, together with civil society, and in particular together with women’s organisations. Ireland is obliged to disseminate information to make the general public more aware of ways to prevent acts of violence.”