Global Database on Violence against Women
| Country | Greece |
| Year | 1993 - 2009 |
| Type of Measure | Social services > Shelter/Safe accommodation, Social services > Psycho-social counselling |
| Form of Violence | Domestic violence/Intimate partner violence |
Brief Description
In 1993, the Municipality of Athens established the Office of Equality which provides counseling and support to abused women. It also established the "Shelter for abused women" which provides support to victims of domestic violence. Both structures continue to operate.
Source of Information
Response of the Government of Greece, March 2009
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