Our history

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The Network began in 2006 as an informal, grassroots initiative, thanks to collaboration between organizations that had been active in the local area for years. Among the first were CADMI (Casa di Accoglienza delle Donne Maltrattate di Milano), SVSeD (Sexual and Domestic Violence Support Service) and Caritas Ambrosiana. Since 2012, the Network has been coordinated by the Municipality of Milan.

80s –90s
Several organizations began addressing violence against women, taking action to combat it and support women affected by it. These included CADMI, SVSeD Mangiagalli and Se.D Caritas Ambrosiana.
2006
An informal, interconnected network of organizations was established.
2013
The first memorandum of understanding between the Municipality of Milan and the network of anti-violence centers was approved.
2018
The agreement “Milan with Women Against Violence: A Plan of Concrete Actions. A Pact for the City” was launched, involving 78 organizations.
July 2022
A local protocol was established to promote the social and economic empowerment of women who have experienced violence.
November 2022
INPS Milan joins the Red Shoes campaign. A cooperation agreement is signed between the Municipality of Milan and INPS.
2023
An inter-institutional memorandum of understanding was established: “Milan for the Prevention of and Action Against Men’s Violence Against Women”.
2024
A protocol was introduced to support children who have lost their mothers as a result of femicide.

In November 2023, the memorandum of understanding “Milan for the Prevention of and Action Against Men’s Violence Against Women” was signed. It was developed through joint planning with third-sector organizations operating as anti-violence centers and shelters, and is currently being implemented.

Milan Inter-Institutional Anti-Violence Protocol

Addendum – Universities of Milan

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