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13 July 2020 – A new Law on Exercising the Right on Free Legal Aid has entered into force in the Republika Srpska, which recognizes victims of domestic violence as beneficiaries of free legal aid according to the criteria of personal characteristics or status. The Law gives victims priority over other applicants in marital and …
The Women’s Intervention Fund, with the support of the British Embassy, is providing financial and material help for women victims of violence. We are calling upon all women who need help and support to contact the National Network to end violence against women and domestic violence. In addition to the regular services for free legal …
9 July 2020 – The Council of Ministers of the Bosnia and Herzegovina recently adopted the Information on Concluding Comments on 6th Report of the Bosnia and Herzegovina on Implementation of the Convention on Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women for the Period 2013 – 2016, and recommendations for the institutions of the …
Due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus worldwide and the measures imposed by national governments to contain the spread of the virus, CSSP partners have reported an increase in cases of domestic violence (consequently of intimate partner violence) and an increase in the number of calls to women’s helplines. Victims of violence are exposed …
Read more CSSP News: Partners release videos on how to find help in Western Balkans and Turkey
The research report titled “Gender-Based Violence and Discrimination: Syrian Women Living in Ankara” was published by the Foundation for Women’s Solidarity. The report, based on the data obtained from surveys, focus group study, and in-depth interviews with Syrian women, aims to make the violence and gender inequality that refugee women experience due to being women …
Within CSSP project we have created a video on availible services for women and children victims of violence during and after pandemic COVID -19. YOU CAN WATCH VIDEO ON THE LINK: https://www.facebook.com/sosnk/videos/660973724454188/ U okviru CSSP projekta kreirale smo video o dostupnim servisima za žene i djecu sa iskustvom nasilja tokom i nakon pandemije COVID-19. …
For 5 consecutive years, Gender Alliance for Development Center (GADC), has been focusing on the improvement of the working conditions of women and girls working in the garment and footwear sector in Albania. Regarding the COVID 19 impact on women GADC wrote two reports: “Due Diligence for women and girls working in the “Fason” Industry …
Read more COVID-19 Impact on Girls and Women Working in the Garment and Footwear Industry in Albania