Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. My office received a call on Monday from a man—a father who is desperately worried about his daughter. She fled an abusive relationship a few years ago, but her ex-partner is still harassing her. There are children involved and also housing issues. He got in touch with me after reading my newspaper column about a White Ribbon event that I'm organising in Machynlleth this Saturday. It is a depressingly common story. We've all dealt with cases as Assembly Members, but each one is uniquely heartbreaking for the families involved. For 163 women in the UK last year the story ended in death. Seven women in Wales paid the ultimate price—in Cimla, Laugharne, Mumbles, Knighton, Bedlinog, Holywell and Tonypandy.

On 25 November, the White Ribbon campaign asks people to never commit, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women. Whether it's speaking to a loved one, support worker, or helpline or anybody else, ending abuse starts with a conversation. So, this White Ribbon Day, I urge everyone to speak up for the women who have lost their lives and the women who are everyday fighting to live their lives.