ETHNOS, Violence against women

VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
INTERVENTIONS BY ANNA KARAMANOU: They remain silent because they consider it personal	31. 05. 2003

Violence against women and children is a widespread phenomenon in all societies. Domestic violence is the most silenced crime in the world and affects men, women, and children, regardless of environment, age, or social status. This phenomenon requires special attention, given the extent it has reached and the difficulties in detecting and eliminating violent behavior.

Many people underestimate the problem of domestic violence or even consider it a personal issue that cannot fall under the jurisdiction of our legal system, despite the shocking statistical data.

According to UNICEF, however, spousal violence causes more injuries and deaths among women aged 45 to 65 than cancer! In the European Union, at least one in five women has experienced violent behavior from their partners, while 95% of all incidents of violence against women occur at home. As early as 1986, the European Parliament has taken strong action to address this phenomenon, which is expressed through a series of reports, studies, proposals, and decisions.