Gold-worthy synergy

Colleagues from the organization Save the Children from Bosnia and Herzegovina on a study visit to Atina

Five years since the adoption of the Anti-Trafficking Strategy, little has been done to improve the position of victims

Author: V. Jeremić

Photo: Medija Centar

More members of working groups than identified victims

The five-year strategy adopted by the state to organize its efforts in the fight against human trafficking expires this year.

The Balkan Investigative Reporting Network and NGO Atina are organising an online training course focusing on gender-sensitive reporting on human trafficking and violence against women.

Journalists and writers from the Balkans are invited to register for a two-day online training course on practicing gender-responsive reporting on human trafficking and violence against women.

Terms of Reference for the Consultants for development of proposition of quality standards to ensure a victim-centered and integrated approach to the accommodation provided to VAWG and domestic violence victims in shelters in Serbia

Published on February 14, 2022 by Atina – Citizens' Association for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings and All Forms of Violence against Women (i.e. NGO Atina)

Project title: Improving Support to VAWG Victims in Serbia

INTRODUCTION

Economic independence is key for women victims of violence

Illustration: Matrix mag site

Despair as a compass

Photograph: Predrag Mitic

"We know from the experience of our organization that smuggling often ends up with violence, extortion, and often debt bondage and exploitation, and in there we also see a link with human trafficking. Despite the fact that the victim gave consent to the smuggler to take her across the border, she hasn’t consented to violence and exploitation This is where we start thinking about when the volunteering in entire process stops”.

Author: Momir Turudic

Mentoring sessions on gender-equality for high school girls

Source:Subotica.com

What is gender, what are gender roles, what are different forms of gender-based violence, and how can they be prevented, are some of the topics presented to Subotica high school girls during first mentoring session organized by Citizens Association "Atina", in cooperation with the Youth Office in Subotica.

“With and For Girls – support to local Youth Offices in raising awareness in the area of gender equality “

Today, in the premises of Culture Center of Nis, an event took place as a part of project “With and For Girls  – support to local Youth Offices in raising awareness in the area of gender equality“.

The project has been implemented since April by the Organization for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings “Atina“ from Belgrade, with an effort to promote gender equality and decrease risk of gender-based violence among the youth.

Photo: https://www.sigurnakuca.net/