Domestic violence: OSCE helps Ukraine improve police response to domestic violence

A recent OSCE regional survey confirmed that an armed conflict exacerbates violence against women, as economic and social turmoil, psychological traumas are contributing to spread of physical abuse at home. The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine is working in close co-operation with local police in order to make law enforcement responses more citizen-oriented and effective in combating domestic violence and assisting those who suffer. The OSCE helped to develop legal regulations and instructions and provided police officers with educational training, interactive learning models and simulation exercises. 

Read our story to learn more: OSCE Stories, Real Lives: Ukraine

This video story was produced as part of the “OSCE Real Lives” project with financial support from the US Mission to the OSCE.