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Italian regional and national funding for women's safety

Overview

Italian regional and national authorities are increasing financial resources to support victims of violence against women. In Liguria, the regional government allocated 614,000 euros to third-sector organizations for new domestic violence shelters, following a previous 556,268 euro allocation to municipal administrations. Vice President Simona Ferro stated the goal is to ensure timely responses for those fleeing violence. Piedmont has approved over 2.18 million euros to bolster support networks, utilizing the Fund for policies related to rights and equal opportunities. The funding is distributed among anti-violence centers (approximately 863,466 euros), shelters (706,491 euros), and emergency or second-level reception solutions (roughly 307,877 euros each). Regional Councilor Marina Chiarelli noted the measure aims to provide psychological and legal assistance to prevent irreparable harm. At the national level, the Department for Equal Opportunities has ordered an extraordinary transfer of 3.9 million euros to Inps to bolster the ‘Reddito di Libertà’ (Freedom Income) program for 2026. This follows reports that demand in certain regions exceeded the initial 16.5 million euro allocation. The ‘Reddito di Libertà’ provides up to 530 euros per month for up to 12 months to help women achieve economic and housing autonomy. To qualify, recipients must be supported by recognized anti-violence centers and social services while experiencing poverty linked to their situation of violence. Recent updates confirm the Department for Equal Opportunities has transferred the additional 3.9 million euros to INPS, prioritizing applications that were previously eligible but lacked funding. For 2026, the monthly contribution will be 530 euros, totaling up to 6,360 euros over 12 months. The benefit is available to Italian residents, EU citizens, and non-EU citizens with valid residency, including refugees, with applications processed through local municipalities.

Entities

Department for Equal Opportunities · INPS · Piemonte Region · Polizia di Stato · Palermo

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy increases funding for women victims of violence

    Italy is boosting the ‘Reddito di Libertà’ fund to 530 euros monthly for women victims of violence to aid their autonomy, amid reports that 40% of Italian women have faced economic violence.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italy increases funding for ‘Reddito di Libertà’ to support women victims of violence

    Italy is allocating an additional 3.9 million euros to the ‘Reddito di Libertà’ program to support women victims of violence facing economic hardship in 2026.

  3. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Piedmont Region allocates 2.18 million euros to combat violence against women

    The Piedmont Region has allocated over 2.18 million euros to support anti-violence centers, shelters, and emergency reception services for women victims of violence.

  4. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Liguria allocates 614,000 euros for new domestic violence shelters

    Liguria has allocated 614,000 euros to third-sector organizations to establish new shelters for women and children victims of violence, supplementing existing municipal funding.

Sources

adnKronos.com · atnews.it · cuneodice.it · donnainaffari.it · ekuonews.it · genovatoday.it · giornalelora.it · ilpescara.it · ilpiccolo.net · ilpuntonotizie.it · ilrestodelcarlino.it · liguria24.it · quifinanza.it

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