Central Corfu Municipality: Week dedicated to elimination of violence against women

November 25th is dedicated to highlighting this significant issue, as there has been a global increase in incidents. Its purpose is to remind us of the necessity to activate and awaken our society against any form of violence experienced by women.

The phenomenon of violence against women is ongoing and does not discriminate based on age, colour, class, or race; it can happen to any woman, in any family. It is a phenomenon that affects all societies on a global level. Bringing gender-based violence to light through any means is an obligation of social structures, aiming to break the bonds of silence and empower women at risk or already experiencing violence. This empowerment involves providing them with knowledge, encouraging them to seek help, helping them feel safe and not alone - essentially freeing their souls.

Through these actions, the public will have the opportunity to learn about state structures that function supportively, as well as helplines. The seminar will address various forms of violence in domestic and professional environments, the impact of violence on the mental and physical health of women at different stages of their lives, and ways professionals in the health sector, scientific personnel, and state structures can address and help women escape gender-based violence.