Violence against women is a phenomenon which affects women in a global range, with immediate consequences in their physical integrity and mental health. Domestic violence or else the “invisible violence” is the most often cause of their injury. The act of violence and the abuse constitute a flagrant violation of human rights, they are recognized as crimes and are penalized as such. European Union’s policy is aimed at prevention and fight against gender violence and domestic violence, so as the victims enjoy equal protection in all Member States.
Under the Program's framework counseling and hospitality structures, women victims of violence and multiple forms of discriminationare are co-financed.

(Source: “Communication Magazine”, published by the South Aegean Managing Authority, magazine’s issue No 30, March 2018).