Greece Expands Free Legal Support for Female Victims of Gender-Based Violence

Greece is set to enhance free legal support for female victims of gender-based violence, as announced by Deputy Minister of Social Cohesion and Family, Katerina Papakosta, during a meeting with Dimitris Vervesos, President of the Athens Bar Association, on Wednesday.

The updated protocol will allow women across Greece who have experienced violence to access legal services at no cost, without any financial or income-related requirements. This initiative comes amid ongoing concerns about domestic and gender-based violence, underscoring the need for a coordinated institutional response to safeguard women's rights throughout the country.

Papakosta emphasised that the prohibitive cost of legal representation often prevents victims from reporting their abuse. The renewed collaboration will initially begin with the Athens Bar Association and will expand to include other bar associations across Greece, ensuring a wide network of specialised lawyers is available to provide critical legal assistance to victims of gender-based and domestic violence.

(Source: Amna)