On 19–20 March 2026, UNIDAS4EU partners visited Drama, Greece, focusing on the city’s local response to domestic violence and its potential for transferring elements of the UNIDAS model.
The visit brought together key actors from across the local system, including the Drama Police Directorate (Domestic Violence Department), the Municipality’s social and gender equality services, the Counselling Centre for Women Victims of Violence and Multiple Discrimination, and the NGO Ladies Union of Drama, a long-standing organisation active in victim support, prevention, and community engagement.
The approach focused on how these actors interact within the wider protection system, rather than on individual services.
Key conclusions from the visit:
- Drama has a solid multi-actor ecosystem, combining public services, law enforcement, and civil society.
- The system is operational but still fragmented, with limited formal coordination between institutions.
- Civil society plays a key bridging role, particularly in prevention, outreach, and long-term victim support.
- Case management and structured referral pathways are not yet fully developed, affecting system continuity.
- Data collection and role definition remain inconsistent, reflecting a system in transition.
Transferability Prespective:
Drama shows strong potential for the transfer of the UNIDAS approach. Existing services and committed stakeholders provide a solid base, while current gaps in coordination and structure offer clear entry points for improvement.
This visit reinforces a core URBACT principle: effective solutions depend not only on services, but on how local systems are organised, connected, and able to evolve.