The program “Never Too Late” aims to enhance the gender rights of women over 60, living in the Region of Attica. It is being implemented from January to December 2026 by Diotima Centre with the support of the “TIMA Charitable Foundation”.
Objective
The purpose of the program is to address the consequences of domestic and any other type of gender-based violence, through the provision of free specialized services to survivors. At the same time, the prevention of the phenomenon is sought through targeted empowerment and information/awareness raising actions. Our intervention aims to function as a driving force for change with multiplying benefits, shaping a culture that does not turn a blind eye to violence experienced by elderly women, putting their rights in the spotlight.
Main activities
In the context of the program “Never Too Late” the following core actions will be implemented:
Support services
Target group: Women over 60, who experienced and/or are experiencing domestic or any other form of gender-based violence, have limited financial resources and live in the Region of Attica.
o Legal support
Provision of legal counseling and legal representation services to GBV survivors, with full support for access to justice for all forms of gender-based violence. All legal fees are covered (filing a report, temporary order, interim measures, lawsuit for divorce, etc). Expected output: 35 women over 60.
o Psychosocial support
Provision of psychosocial counseling through individual sessions, both in person and remotely, to survivors of gender-based violence; possibility of referral to other service providers, depending on their individual needs. Expected output: 35 women over 60.
Empowerment groups
Target group: Women over 60 residing in the Region of Attica.
Creating groups in a safe environment, where women over 60 can be informed and actively participate, with the purpose of their empowerment. Through good practices and interactive tools, participants will learn to recognize the signs of gender-based violence and will be informed about prevention and response practices, so that they can better manage incidents of gender-based violence for themselves and in support for other women. Expected output: 45 women over 60.
Awareness raising activities
Target groups: Women over 60, women of all ages, general public.
Τhis area of action includes the development of GBV informative material for women over 60, which will be distributed to social services as well as to open care centers for elderly people in the municipalities of Attica and other areas of interest to the target group while it will also be posted digitally. Expected output: 1000 women, 20.000 users on platforms & social media.
Deliverables
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