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
The GBVO does not provide direct assistance. If you or someone you know is in danger, please contact:
The hotline for domestic violence on 139 operational on a 24/7 basis and free of charge
Or
The Police Emergency Response hotline on 686 5500.
Or
Hotline 119 is operational to cater for family related problems.
Or
Hotline 113 for child development unit is available to assist for children related issues.
Or
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.
You may also wish to:
Domestic violence cases at health facilities including admissions at the MOHW for the period 2023 by sex
Dr A G Jeetoo Hospital | SSRN Hospital | Flacq Hospital | J Nehru Hospital | Mahebourg Hospital | Souillac Hospital | Victoria Hospital | |
Male | 51 | 63 | 6 | 23 | 3 | 15 | 37 |
Female | 277 | 203 | 114 | 90 | 23 | 29 | 234 |