Brussels creates 116 016 hotline to support victims of gender-based violence across the EU

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The European Commission announced the creation of the line 116 016, On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, 25 November, the European Union’s (EU) joint number for victims of violence against women.

In this way, it is aimed to unify services so that women victims of gender-based violence can call the same number throughout the EU. advice and support.

Total so far 15 Member States committed to connecting the existing helpline for victims of violence against women to this number.

this term Member States reserve the common EU number to connect to national hotlines, April 2023.

In addition, the European Commission and the European Union (EU) High Representative Josep Borrell issued a joint statement condemning all forms of violence against women and girls,unacceptable“They continue to suffer in the 21st century harassment, abuse, rape, mutilation or forced marriage.

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