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The main activities of the project have included: training and exchange of practices between professionals and operators of anti-violence centres through the creation of toolkits and materials; empowerment of women through training and mentoring; research, analysis and dissemination of data about domestic violence and advocacy actions addressed to key stakeholders such as policymakers, representatives of local and national institutions.

Violence against women (VAW) and girls can have different forms including the so called Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). According to the European Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) 2014 Survey, IPV is a widespread problem in the European Union affecting nearly one in four women (22%). Also, the evidence shows that the economic factor is a pivotal element for a woman who tries to get out of a violent context, and to be part – or reintegrate herself – in society and labour market. Despite being an international public health problem, the coordination and exchange of practices among anti-violence centres is still limited. In addition, although the Istanbul Convention against violence on women encourages the participation of private sector actors in preventing violence, their role is still underestimated.