President Mattarella urges prevention of gender violence during Grosseto hospital visit

President Sergio Mattarella inspected the “Stanza Rosa” of the emergency department at the Misericordia Hospital in Grosseto, a space designed for patients who have suffered abuse. He described violence against women as a primary emergency for the country and warned that punitive measures alone are insufficient. According to Mattarella, the Republic bears a public duty to prevent such violence by addressing cultural gaps and inhuman attitudes that underlie the problem.

He advocated for comprehensive prevention strategies, beginning with education in schools and universities to foster respect for human relationships. The unit offers coordinated health, psychological, and legal pathways for victims. His remarks underscore a broader governmental commitment to tackle gender-based violence through systemic change.