Women's shelter
Greece will set up a national shelter network in response to woman’s slaying outside police station
Greece's minister in charge of police announced plans Monday to set up a nationwide network of domestic violence shelters, days after the fatal stabbing of a woman outside a police station.
Pandemic challenging our commitment to equality and human dignity
Women are already suffering the deadly impact of lockdowns and quarantines. These restrictions are essential - but they increase the risk of violence towards women trapped with abusive partners. Recent weeks have seen an alarming global surge in domestic violence; the largest support organization in the UK reported a 700 percent increase in calls.
Turkey needs more and better shelters for women: Charity
The state of women's shelters in Turkey once again has come under the spotlight after the death of a four-year-old girl in one of the safe houses.