OSCE Mission in Kosovo organizes roundtable on security and access to justice for victims of domestic violence

PRISHTINË/PRIŠTINA, 6 December 2022 - The OSCE Mission in Kosovo will hold a roundtable on access to justice for victims of domestic violence tomorrow, as part of its activities to mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. 

The roundtable will gather a broad range of experts from government institutions, Kosovo Police, Centres for Social Work, domestic violence shelters, the Ombudsperson Institution, and women's non-governmental organizations. 

Participants will discuss the security aspects of domestic violence, the role of relevant stakeholders in dealing with violence against women and domestic violence cases, and the importance of multi-sectoral co-operation and co-ordination, with special attention placed on safe referral and other services available to victims. 

Opening remarks will be delivered by Ambassador Michael Davenport, Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo; Mr. Blerim Sallahu, Deputy Minister of Justice; Mr. Blerim Gashani, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs; and Lt. Colonel Arbnesh Ajvazi of the Kosovo Police. 

Media are cordially invited to cover the event tomorrow, Wednesday 7 December 2022, starting at 10:00, at the Swiss Diamond Hotel.