Be the first to comment!Dr Lydia Abela visits residents and staff at Dar Emmaus in Gozo
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As part of the 16 days of activism to raise further awareness of domestic violence, the wife of the Prime Minister, Dr Lydia Abela, visited Dar Emmaus in Victoria, Gozo, a home that provides shelter and support to victims of domestic violence.
Dar Emmaus is the first home in Gozo that offers not only a roof over the heads of victims of domestic violence and their children, but also a care and rehabilitation programme.
Dr Abela heard and spoke to a number of residents at the home about the pain and suffering they are going through as a result of this problem.
She had a message of courage and hope for the victims and appealed to anyone in similar situations not to be afraid to seek help. She said that in this facility they will find trained people who are ready to offer them support.
She also met with the staff of Agenzija Appogg who offer many support services to victims in this home, including a rehabilitation programme, counselling service and legal aid among others.
The Minister for Solidarity and Social Justice, the Family and the Rights of the Child Michael Falzon said that in these 16 days of activism against domestic violence, the government is not only sending a message against this social scourge but is showing that it is committed to taking concrete steps to address this abuse. He called for everyone to unite on one front to ensure social justice in all its aspects.
Minister Falzon also praised the synergy that is being put in place in this field, while thanking the Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri and Dr Lydia Abela for their commitment.
Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri, praised the initiative being taken by Dr Lydia Abela to raise awareness about domestic violence and thanked all the workers of Dar Emmaus who work tirelessly to offer shelter and support to the victims.
He also thanked Minister Michael Falzon and said that it is important to continue the joint work that is going on between the two Ministries in order to ensure that these essential services for society are offered in Gozo.
