Title: Sixteenth meeting of the National Commission for the Prevention of Gender and Domestic Violence held
Source: Govern Andorra
The sixteenth meeting of the National Commission for the Prevention of Gender and Domestic Violence was held today at the headquarters of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Justice and the Interior. The meeting was chaired by the Minister of Social Affairs, Justice and the Interior, Judith Pallarés, and was attended by representatives of the different administrations, entities and associations that make up the Commission.
During the meeting, the Commission reviewed the activities carried out during the last year and approved the work plan for 2025. The Commission also discussed the latest data on gender and domestic violence in Andorra and the measures being taken to address this issue.
According to the latest data, there were 132 reported cases of gender and domestic violence in Andorra in 2023. This represents an increase of 10% compared to the previous year. The majority of cases (85%) involved women as victims.
The Commission expressed its concern about the increase in reported cases of gender and domestic violence and called for continued efforts to address this issue. The Commission also stressed the importance of prevention and awareness-raising campaigns to change attitudes and behaviors that perpetuate gender and domestic violence.
The National Commission for the Prevention of Gender and Domestic Violence is a body created in 2008 to advise the Government on policies and measures to prevent and combat gender and domestic violence. The Commission is made up of representatives of the different administrations, entities and associations that work in the field of gender and domestic violence.
The Government of Andorra is committed to combating gender and domestic violence and has implemented a number of measures to address this issue, including:
- The creation of a specialized unit within the police force to deal with cases of gender and domestic violence.
- The establishment of a 24-hour helpline for victims of gender and domestic violence.
- The provision of free legal and psychological assistance to victims of gender and domestic violence.
- The implementation of awareness-raising campaigns to change attitudes and behaviors that perpetuate gender and domestic violence.
The Government of Andorra is also working with other countries and international organizations to combat gender and domestic violence. In 2023, Andorra signed the Istanbul Convention, a landmark international treaty on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence.
The Government of Andorra is committed to continuing to work to prevent and combat gender and domestic violence and to ensure that all victims of gender and domestic violence have access to the support and services they need.
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