Mattarella Calls Violence Against Women a 'Top-Priority Emergency'

Italian President Sergio Mattarella described violence against women as a "top-priority emergency" for the country, ANSA reported.

The statement came during a visit by Mattarella to a specialized emergency room unit for women victims of violence in Tuscany, according to the Italian news agency.

ANSA did not provide further details on the specific location of the unit or additional remarks made by the president during the visit.

Mattarella has previously spoken on issues related to gender-based violence during his tenure as head of state, though the extent of his comments on this occasion was not fully detailed in available reporting.