Enhancement of safety and security of victims of domestic and partner violence in the safe houses in Serbia

Photo: NGO "Atina

 Working with children, witnesses, and victims of domestic violence is crucial for the future of us all

 The training entitled “Improving the knowledge and skills of professional workers in work with children witnesses or victims of domestic violence” was organized on September 28, 29, and 30 in Golubac for 27 professional workers from the social protection system.

A Counseling center for children victims of violence opened in Niš

The first and only Counseling center for children in the Republic of Serbia was opened on September 8, 2023, within the Safe House in Niš. In addition to the Counseling Center, an SOS hotline service is also available for children to independently report problems and ask for assistance and support from professional workers.

Terms of Reference for the Monitoring and Evaluation Expert  

Published on July 14, 2023, by Atina – Citizens' Association for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings and All Forms of Violence against Women 

Project title: Enhancement of safety of Women and Girls by Increasing Performance of Shelters for Victims of GBV/DV

INTRODUCTION

How to improve the safety and security of women victims of violence

Gender-based violence is not an isolated problem of individuals that should remain within four walls but an issue of the entire society that requires a comprehensive and networked response of all citizens. A particular responsibility is on those who, through their work and efforts, can and must contribute to providing adequate and timely assistance and support to victims of domestic and intimate partner violence, as well as ensure continuity in the fight against all forms of violence.

Photo: NGO "Atina"

It is necessary to form a coalition of all Safe houses for victims of violence in Serbia

NGO “Atina” and “Center for Support of Women (CSW)” organized a meeting in Belgrade on May 19 and 20, 2023, entitled “Establishment of a Regional Cooperation Mechanism in Providing Support to women with the experience of Gender-based Violence.”

Photo: website fighterlaw.com

A research carried out by NGO Atina has shown that the existing capacities of safe houses in Serbia correspond to a quarter of the prescribed minimum.

Terms of Reference for the Consultant to conduct a needs assessment for capacity development of safe houses for women and children victims of violence in Serbia

Published on October 15, 2022, by Atina – Citizens' Association for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings and All Forms of Violence against Women (i.e. NGO Atina)

Photo: Jakov Simović