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25 November 2018 A day to denounce a phenomenon that still too deeply permeates our society. Today, November 25th, the world day against violence against women is celebrated. Many events and many events opened yesterday by the great demonstration in Rome. And today comes the message from the President of the Republic.
Mattarella: "Violence knows no boundaries or distinctions"
"Violence against women unfortunately does not know geographical boundaries, class or age distinctions: it is inscribed in many individual biographies. In all its forms, up to the murder, it is never a private matter nor merely a consequence of specific circumstances and factors, but it is inscribed in a universal and rooted history of abuse of women ". Thus the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
"Every physical and psychological injury inflicted on a child, girl or woman - underlines the head of state -, any unjustified devaluation of female abilities is a form of ancient oppression that makes women less free, less equal, subordinate, and finally victims".
Overcome discrimination, prejudice, stereotypes
"Discrimination, prejudice or stereotypes about roles and attitudes based on gender belonging must be overcome - continues the Head of State - starting from childhood and in particular from the world of school. Prevention occurs only by continuing to work for a profound cultural transformation that it finds its best outcome in promoting respect and affirming women in society.
Tragic phenomenon, too secretive complaint
In our country the phenomenon of violence against women is still tragically high and his complaint is still too reticent. Therefore, the best conditions must be fostered to overcome this further obstacle, especially in environments - such as work - where it is more difficult ".
The national demonstration in Rome
Yesterday in Rome, the coordination parade, Not One Less . Thousands from all over Italy in the square to express the "state of permanent agitation".
Many slogans shouted by the participants against violence against women. The protesters, 150,000 say the organizers, use slogans against male violence and attack the Pillon bill on shared custody.
To animate the event, colored with ficsia, also the music coming from the sound boxes installed on the back of a truck that accompanies the demonstrators' path and also hosts artistic performances and the numerous voices of the procession.
The manifestation of 'Not one less' has reached its third edition. According to some organizers of the event, the Pillon bill "must have changed substantially because it puts at risk the lives of minors and many women and mothers".
Over the weekend, even the Serie A soccer team is playing with a solidarity initiative. Many Municipalities will illuminate the facades of the Municipalities with orange as a sign of solidarity.
106 pink balloons in memory of Sara and Desirée
One hundred and six pink balloons raised in the sky by the youngest piece of the procession. Each recalls one of the women who died in 2018 due to the violence suffered by men, especially husbands and boyfriends. As the balloons rise into the air a voice from an organization truck reads the stories of some girls killed in recent years.
There is the memory of Sara Di Pietrantonio, burned in her car by her Magliana boyfriend, in 2016, after being strangled. And then of Desirée Mariottini, the sixteen year old who died of a suspected overdose last month in the San Lorenzo neighborhood, probably after suffering a group sexual assault.
32 women killed in the first 9 months of this year
According to recent data provided by the Police, there were 32 feminicides registered in Italy in the first nine months of 2018, with the so-called spy crimes falling: family abuse, stalking, beatings, sexual violence. In parallel complaints and arrests grow. The Di.Re Association (Women on the net against violence) then confirms the identikit of the aggressor, 65% is Italian.
The latest Istat data also show that over 2017 the women who turned to the anti-violence centers amounted to over 49,000, of which over 29,000 began a journey out of violence. Who turns to the Centers? In 27% of cases they are foreigners and 63.7% have children, in most cases minors.
Time to support & empower survivors.
Time to spark a global conversation.
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