913 Reports of Violence Against Women Filed in 11 Months
The Police General Directorate (PGD) revealed that 913 complaints and reports concerning violence against women were filed with the police in the first 11 months of 2024. The statistics were shared ahead of the "International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women" on November 25.
Under the statement titled “The Police Continue to Fight Violence Against Women with Zero Tolerance”, the PGD disclosed figures for cases reported to the Units for Combating Violence Against Women between January 1 and November 20, 2024.
The reports included 425 cases of physical violence, 306 of verbal abuse, 13 of sexual violence, and 169 categorized as other incidents, totaling 913.
The statement emphasized the continuation of their zero-tolerance approach to combating violence against women and assured that all complaints will be investigated and addressed under existing laws and regulations.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
The PGD highlighted that November 25 was declared an international day by the UN General Assembly in 1999 to raise awareness about violence against women.
The statement also noted:
“Since 2018, the Units for Combating Violence Against Women, initially launched in Nicosia, have expanded nationwide as of 2021. These units respond promptly to reports of violence, providing round-the-clock services through hotlines, including 155 and specific numbers for each district.”
The PGD reaffirmed its commitment to addressing all complaints with diligence, ensuring swift legal action where necessary.
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