Abuse Helplines, Global Directory of Domestic Violence Hotlines, Shelters and Legal Support.

Non Country-Specific Resources:

Hot Peach Pages

What it offers: A comprehensive, global directory of domestic violence agencies. It is available in multiple languages and provides links to resources in nearly every country.

Link: Hot Peach Pages

The Pixel Project: Worldwide List of Domestic Violence Helplines

What it offers: An extensive list of helplines, crisis centers, and support networks by country. The page is frequently updated to provide the most current information.

Link: The Pixel Project

UN Women: List of National Helplines and Resources for Survivors

What it offers: UN Women provides a list of domestic violence helplines and support services, with a specific focus on gender-based violence.

Link: UN Women

Women Against Violence Europe (WAVE)

What it offers: WAVE provides an interactive map and detailed directory of women’s shelters and domestic abuse organizations across Europe. It also includes contact information for helplines.

Link: WAVE

Love is Respect (Global Section)

What it offers: Primarily a US-based resource, but also provides resources and helplines for victims of abuse globally, especially for younger victims of domestic violence.

Link: Love is Respect

Domestic Shelters

What it offers: A directory of over 3,000 domestic violence programs and shelters in the U.S. and Canada, as well as helpful articles and guides.

Link: Domestic Shelters

No More (International Section)

What it offers: Provides a global list of domestic violence helplines by country, alongside tools for survivors and advocates.

Link: No More

Region-Specific Resources:

North America

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) – USA

What it offers: The largest anti-sexual violence organization in the U.S., offering 24/7 confidential support through phone and online chat.
Link: RAINN

National Domestic Violence Hotline – USA

What it offers: 24/7 confidential support for victims of domestic violence through phone and online chat.
Link: The Hotline

Domestic Shelters – USA & Canada

What it offers: A directory of over 3,000 domestic violence programs and shelters in the U.S. and Canada, plus helpful articles and guides.
Link: Domestic Shelters

Canadian Women’s Foundation – Canada

What it offers: Provides a directory of shelters, services, and helplines for women experiencing domestic violence across Canada.
Link: Canadian Women’s Foundation

Helping Survivors – USA & Canada

What it offers: A resource hub offering helplines, legal resources, and support services for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
Link: Helping Survivors

Europe

Refuge – UK

What it offers: The largest provider of specialist domestic abuse services in the UK, offering a 24-hour helpline and emergency accommodations.
Link: Refuge

Women’s Aid – UK

What it offers: A national charity providing support services for women and children experiencing domestic abuse, including helplines and online resources.
Link: Women’s Aid

Women Against Violence Europe (WAVE)

What it offers: An interactive map and directory of women’s shelters and domestic abuse organizations across Europe.
Link: WAVE

Victim Support Europe

What it offers: Provides support services and resources to victims of crime, including domestic violence, throughout Europe.
Link: Victim Support Europe

France Victimes – France

What it offers: A national helpline and support network for victims of domestic violence, crime, and abuse across France.
Link: France Victimes

Women’s Rights Foundation – Malta

What it offers: Legal support, counseling, and helpline services for women experiencing domestic violence and abuse in Malta.
Link: Women’s Rights Foundation

Asia

SAFENet (Southeast Asia)

What it offers: A digital safety network providing help for victims of domestic violence and online harassment across Southeast Asia.
Link: SAFENet

Women’s Helpline 181 – India

What it offers: A national toll-free helpline offering support for women in distress, including victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse.

The Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID) – Asia

What it offers: Regional advocacy network offering support and resources for women experiencing gender-based violence.
Link: AWID

Japan Women’s Network for Disaster Risk Reduction – Japan

What it offers: Support and advocacy for women affected by domestic violence, especially in crisis situations.
Link: Japan Women’s Network

Women and Child Protection Center – Philippines

What it offers: Government-operated helplines and services for women and children facing domestic violence and abuse in the Philippines.
Link: Philippine Commission on Women

Korea Women’s Hot-Line – South Korea

What it offers: A non-profit organization dedicated to protecting women’s rights and combating gender-based violence in South Korea. Services include telephone counseling, legal assistance, shelter services, and advocacy programs aimed at promoting gender equality.
Link: Korea Women’s Hot-Line

Legal Assistance Services – South Korea

What it offers: A directory of legal assistance services in South Korea, including support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other legal matters. It provides access to organizations offering legal counseling, advocacy, and representation.
Link: Legal Assistance Services – South Korea

South America

Argentina – Línea 144

What it offers: A national helpline providing 24/7 support for victims of gender-based violence and domestic abuse, offering assistance to women and children.
Link: Línea 144

Argentina – Línea 137

What it offers: A helpline for immediate assistance in situations of family and sexual violence, providing psychological support and intervention.
Link: Línea 137

National Registry of Femicides

What it offers: Provides statistical data and reports on femicides in Argentina, aiming to raise awareness and inform policy decisions.
Link: National Registry of Femicides

Brazil – Ligue 180

What it offers: A government-operated national domestic violence helpline providing immediate assistance to victims of abuse, including legal advice and shelter resources.
Link: Ligue 180

Maria da Penha Institute

What it offers: An organization dedicated to combating domestic violence through education, advocacy, and support services for women.
Link: Maria da Penha Institute

Brazilian Women’s Group

What it offers: Provides support and resources for Brazilian women, including those facing domestic violence, through community programs and advocacy.
Link: Brazilian Women’s Group

Servicio Nacional de la Mujer y la Equidad de Género (SERNAMEG) – Chile

What it offers: Provides 24-hour domestic violence support services, legal aid, and shelters across Chile.

Link: SERNAMEG Chile

Peruvian Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations (MIMP)

What it offers: The Ministry operates a national helpline and network of shelters for victims of domestic abuse across Peru.

Link: MIMP Peru

Red Nacional de Refugios – Mexico

What it offers: A network of shelters and helplines across Mexico that provides services for victims of domestic violence and their families.

Link: Red Nacional de Refugios

Pacific Region

Pacific Women (Pacific Islands)

What it offers: Pacific Women supports women in 14 Pacific Island countries through various domestic violence services, including helplines, shelters, and legal support.

Link: Pacific Women

Lifeline Aotearoa – New Zealand

What it offers: Lifeline Aotearoa provides confidential support and helplines for individuals experiencing domestic abuse. They offer 24/7 crisis helplines, as well as connections to other domestic violence resources.

Link: Lifeline New Zealand

1800RESPECT – Australia

What it offers: 1800RESPECT is a national sexual assault, domestic, and family violence counseling service available 24/7. They offer phone and online chat support for those impacted by domestic abuse.

Link: 1800RESPECT Australia

Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre

What it offers: The FWCC provides counseling, legal services, and helpline support for women experiencing domestic violence in Fiji and neighboring Pacific Islands.

Link: Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre

Micronesian Legal Services (Micronesia)

What it offers: Legal assistance for survivors of domestic violence in the Federated States of Micronesia, including support for legal protection orders.

Link: Micronesian Legal Services

Middle East

KAFA (Enough Violence and Exploitation) – Lebanon

What it offers: KAFA provides support for victims of domestic violence, including legal aid, psychological counseling, and shelter services.

Link: KAFA Lebanon

The Jordanian Women’s Union (JWU) – Jordan

What it offers: JWU operates a 24/7 domestic violence hotline and offers services such as legal support, psychological counseling, and shelters for women.

Link: Jordanian Women’s Union

Al-Shamiya Human Rights Association – Iraq

What it offers: Focuses on providing support for women who are victims of domestic violence and gender-based violence in Iraq, including legal support and access to shelters.

Link: Al-Shamiya Human Rights

Aman Network – Palestine

What it offers: The Aman Network operates a helpline and provides services for women experiencing domestic violence in Palestine, including legal support and access to shelters.

Link: Aman Network Palestine

Saudi Arabia National Family Safety Program

What it offers: The National Family Safety Program provides legal advice and social services for victims of domestic abuse. It also operates a 24-hour helpline across Saudi Arabia.

Link: National Family Safety Program

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