Statistics on the Accommodation of Domestic Violence Victims
April 12, 2026
According to the Minister of Labor, 2,851 women have been accommodated in special shelters due to domestic violence over the past three years. In 2022, there were 385 in Nicosia, 317 in Limassol, and 110 in Paphos. In 2023, the number of women sheltered rose to 523 in Nicosia and 347 in Limassol. There are plans to support additional programs in other districts, with a potential shelter opening in Larnaca by 2026. The Shelters provide safe refuge and counseling for victims of domestic violence.