Drama Ladies Union-House of Open Hospitality in cooperation with AYA Hotel are holding an informational and raising awareness event on “The domestic violence phenomenon during the pandemic”. This event will be held on Monday, September 19, 2022 at 19:00 in the yard of AYA Hotel, 10-12 Agias Varvaras Str. (next to the Public Library).

During the event, speeches will be given by Ms. Chatzifotiou Sevasti, Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work of Democritus University of Thrace on: “Domestic Violence-an overview of the phenomenon” and by Mr. Moysidis Ignatios, Head of the Police Department of Nevrokopi, Graduate of Sociology of Panteion University on: “The domestic violence phenomenon in the Prefecture of East Macedonia and Thrace”. Lastly, an online connection will be held with Ms. Antoniou Angeliki, Assistant professor at the Department of Archival, Library & Information Studies of the University of West Attica on: “The results of the university research on the emerging forms of online violence”.

This action is addressed to all our fellow citizens who are interested to find out more about gender-based violence, feminicides and online violence. Questions such as what are the steps I need to take to report someone, either as a witness or as a victim of violence, what are the difficulties I might face, who I can turn to to manage my aggression will be thoroughly discussed by the guests speakers.

Lastly, there will be a presentation of the innovative work realized by Drama Ladies Union-House of Open Hospitality, the “Time to Talk” project of Active Citizens Fund, with Bodossaki Foundation and Solidarity Now as grant managers. This project through various actions intents to promote gender equality and combat gender-based violence.

For more information please visit https://timetotalk.gr or call the Helpline: (+30) 2521058888, Operating Hours: Monday-Friday: 08.30 – 15.00

PRESS OFFICE OF THE DRAMA LADIES UNION-HOUSE OF OPEN HOSPITALITY