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Gender-based violence and prevention in Italy

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Italy continues to face a social emergency regarding gender-based violence and femicide, driving both political debate and criminal investigations. While the country has expanded its anti-violence infrastructure, recent data indicates a rise in reported incidents. In Lombardy, calls to the 1522 anti-violence helpline rose from 2,318 in 2023 to 3,537 in 2025, with psychological violence being the most frequent report. In Tuscany, the 112 emergency center receives approximately 500 calls per month regarding violence, 95% of which are from women. Criminal investigations remain a focal point. In Sardinia, authorities continue to investigate the murder of Cinzia Pinna, with suspect Emanuele Ragnedda facing charges for voluntary homicide with the aggravating factor of cruelty. In Sicily, the death of Noemi Impellizzeri is being treated as a potential homicide. Recent reports of domestic violence include a man placed under house arrest in Perugia for stalking and assaulting an ex-partner, and an incident in Giugliano where a father attacked his ex-partner during an intervention by his 6-year-old son. Public mobilization and debate have intensified. In Jesi, a large-scale demonstration demanded the eradication of violence against women. In Modena, a planned conference titled ‘La violenza non ha genere’ (Violence has no gender) has sparked controversy, with feminist associations like Casa delle Donne arguing the framing minimizes the structural nature of violence against women. Other regional efforts to raise awareness include flash mobs in Novara and Colleferro, and the inauguration of a ‘Red Bench’ in Costigliole Saluzzo. Recent data from the Viminale Dossier for the first half of 2026 shows 34 victims of femicide and gender-based voluntary homicide, a decrease from 54 cases in the same period in 2025. However, Istat reports that 13.5% of female workers aged 15 to 70 have experienced sexual harassment at work.

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