Venezuela: Three shelters are not enough

Index Number: AMR 53/007/2006
Date Published: 25 November 2006
Categories: Americas, Venezuela

In Venezuela, many organizations are actively trying to change the dire situation for women in violent relationships. However, only three domestic violence shelters currently exist in Venezuela's 336 municipalities in 24 states. Until more are set up, most women fleeing violence at home will find neither safety nor support.