STUC general secretary Grahame Smith condemned the "epidemic of violence against women" at congress on Tuesday as male delegates sported white ribbons to show their solidarity.
He expressed pride that the STUC was highlighting the threat faced by many women "that results in the tragic deaths of two women each year in this country" and insisted that "women in Scotland deserve to live free of the threat of stalking, rape and domestic violence."
Accord joined forces with South Lanarkshire and East Kilbride Trades Union Council to endorse a motion calling on male trade unionists to challenge the acceptance of domestic abuse and sexual violence, which affects a third of women worldwide.
Scottish Women's Convention development manager Isabelle Gray insisted: "Male violence against women and children can only be eradicated if men become involved in campaigning and speaking out."
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