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Woman hiding her face from husband's fist, suffering from abuse 2022 2022 CASES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REPORTED AT MAIN AGENCIES IN MAURITIUS 2020
2020 2020 2021 2021 2021 2022 MPF logo 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024 2024 smartphone with lespwar app Number of cases reported on LESPWAR APP Symbol of law and justice. Law and justice concept. 2021 2021 Protection Orders under the Protection from Domestic Violence Act 1997 at the District Courts, by spouse/partner and by sex of applicant (Female) for the years 2019 – 2023
2019 2019 2019 2020 2020 2020 2021 2022 2022 2022 2023 2023 2023 sad and depressed woman It is estimated that 1 in 4 women have been subjected to some form of violence in their lifetime. VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
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An initiative of the MRIC, operating under the aegis of the Ministry of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation
in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family Welfare

Gender-Based Violence Observatory
Mauritius Research and Innovation Council
6th Floor, Ebene Heights
34, Cybercity, Ebene 72201
Mauritius

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Find Help

The GBVO does not provide direct assistance. If you or someone you know is in danger, please contact:

HOTLINE 139

The hotline for domestic violence on 139 operational on a 24/7 basis and free of charge

Or

686 5500

The Police Emergency Response hotline on 686 5500.

Or

HOTLINE 119

Hotline 119 is operational to cater for family related problems.

Or

HOTLINE 113

Hotline 113 for child development unit is available to assist for children related issues.

Or

HOTLINE 148

Hotline 148 is operated by the Mauritius Police Force.

You are also invited to download Lespwar App which provides a panic button that sends the victim's basic info and GPS location to the Police Command and Control Centre.

Android app
iOS app

You may also wish to:

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