On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, established by the UN on November 25, the Municipality of Padua, which has always supported and protected women victims of violence, adheres to several awareness and information initiatives with a calendar of meetings, exhibitions, and performances aimed at the community, from November 7 to 30.
Social communication campaign “Violence is not a destiny“, focused on the role of the community in combating violence against women, promoted by the Provincial Network of Equal Opportunity Commissions and organized by the Centro Veneto Progetti Donna
Awareness campaign “Enough violence against women. Our door is always open to help you!” to raise awareness and promote collective action against gender violence, promoted by the Stati Generali delle Donne, Sportello Donna of the Municipality of Padua, Fondazione Gaia and Ottomarzotuttol’anno – flyer
National campaign “Occupied Seat” promoted by the Lottodognimese Association. In municipal offices, some chairs covered with a red cloth are displayed along with an informational flyer from the campaign in memory of women who are victims of femicide.
The Province of Padua and the Municipalities in the area want to send a strong united message of condemnation against gender-based violence by promoting awareness initiatives among the citizenship on the subject.
For the complete program of initiatives, consult the site.
It is reminded that the national anti-violence toll-free number is 1522.