Five years on, Cyprus still without EU helpline for gender violence victims

Five years after Cyprus announced plans to launch the European helpline 116016 to offer support to victims of gender violence, the number is still not in use.

Financial and procedural barriers remain the main reasons for the delay, despite repeated commitments from the government.

The 116016 helpline operates across much of Europe, offering free and specialised support for those exposed to gender-based violence. It is already active in Germany, France,