Updated on 07/11/2024
The fight against violence against women,
a priority for the Prefect of Charente-Maritime!
On February 9, 2024 in Jonzac, Brice Blondel, Prefect of Charente-Maritime, reaffirmed his desire to intensify actions and measures aimed at preventing and combating intra-family violence (IVF) in Charente-Maritime and in particular violence against women.
Marie-Pierre Lamour, sub-prefect of Saint-Jean d'Angély, is the departmental representative for the fight against sexist, sexual and domestic violence. As such, it makes every effort to promote measures aimed at preventing and caring for victims of domestic violence among a wide audience (associations, elected officials, schools, etc.).
On the occasion of the International Day Against Violence against Women, Monday November 25, 2024, an action and awareness program is deployed throughout the Department (Program currently being finalized, available soon).
Violence against women, understanding to act better!
We are all affected by violence against women. They affect everyone, directly or indirectly, and can take many forms. One of the ways to fight against this violence is, first of all, to understand it.
Understand to act better.
The United Nations General Assembly defines violence against women as “all acts of violence directed against the female sex, and causing or likely to cause physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including the threat of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether in public life or in private life”.
Let’s raise awareness around us!
You need help, what to do?
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LISTENING, INFORMATION AND ORIENTATION NUMBER Woman victim of violence, witness of domestic violence, health professional, do not hesitate and dial 3919 – violence against women info. This helpline is anonymous and free, it is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It ensures listening, information and, if necessary, provides appropriate guidance towards local support and care systems. Please note, 3919 is not an emergency line. For any emergency, call the police or gendarmerie services. |
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EMERGENCY NUMBERS In the event of an emergency, contact the police or gendarmerie services via 17. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, aphasic or dysphasic, you can contact the emergency services by SMS via 144. And let's not forget the other emergency numbers: 112 for European emergency services, 15 for medical emergencies (SAMU), The 18th for the firefighters. These emergency numbers are free and can be dialed from a landline or mobile phone, even if you are blocked or have no credit. |
Faced with the sad situation, the fight must continue!
The observation of violence against women in a few figures:
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