The province of Huelva recorded 74 interventions by its support services for victims of gender violence in the first half of 2026. Of these, 47 were women and 27 were minors who required protection and accommodation after being forced to leave their homes due to violent situations.
These figures, provided by the Regional Government of Andalusia (Junta de Andalucía), highlight the consistent use of an emergency network available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This network includes emergency centers, shelters, and supervised apartments.
The support offered extends beyond mere accommodation. The Andalusian Institute for Women (IAM) provides women and their children with comprehensive intervention covering social, psychological, educational, and legal aspects, aiming to facilitate their recovery and promote independent living.
During the summer months, particular emphasis is placed on the program of activities for minors temporarily residing in these centers. Between June 22 and September 6, nearly fifty activities are organized to offer children and adolescents a safe, violence-free holiday experience.
The program includes reading clubs, gardening, photography, and craft workshops, water games, family yoga, scavenger hunts, beach excursions, hiking, summer cinema, and costume parties, among others. These activities, conducted at the province's various support facilities, aim to foster values such as equality, respect, and empathy.
Beyond the recreational aspect, the activities are designed to help minors manage crucial aspects following their experiences, such as emotional expression, conflict resolution, self-esteem reinforcement, and autonomy.
The support network is structured into three types of resources: emergency centers for immediate protection and shelter; shelters offering residential accommodation and comprehensive intervention to address the consequences of violence; and supervised apartments to foster greater independence. Access to these services is facilitated through the Provincial Women's Centers or by calling the Andalusian women's helpline at 900 200 999.
Across all of Andalusia, 1,130 individuals received support from these resources in the first half of the year, a 1.2% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Of these, 660 were women and 470 were minors. Emergency centers accommodated 746 people, followed by shelters (346) and supervised apartments (38).
In comparison with other provinces, Huelva recorded the lowest volume of interventions with 74 individuals. It is followed by Jaén (94), Almería (111), Granada (120), Córdoba (121), Málaga (144), Cádiz (173), and Sevilla (229).
Specifically in Huelva, the statistics indicate that 47 women and 27 minors needed to leave their homes and seek refuge in a protected space to escape violence and begin their recovery process during the first six months of the year.
