Whereas one in three girls worldwide has been subjected to bodily or sexual violence at the least as soon as of their lifetime, official information has proven that the scenario can be dire in Cyprus, in keeping with the Cyprus Mail.
Within the final 5 years, 12,544 circumstances of home violence have been recorded within the nation, whereas 22 femicides have been dedicated.
These putting figures had been introduced at a joint press convention held by the Greek Ministry of Justice and the Gender Equality Fee.
The occasion additionally launched the “Prevention and Combating Violence Towards Ladies” marketing campaign. The marketing campaign goals to boost consciousness with the slogan “Gender violence is hidden in plain sight.”