News in English     | 26.06.2018. 14:00 |

Foundation of Local Democracy-Victims of violence should know they have support

FENA Nermina Omerbegović

SARAJEVO, June 26 (FENA) - Foundation of Local Democracy held a press conference today on the occasion of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, where activities of the foundation were discussed and Goodwill Ambassador of the Safe House Djemila Talić – Gabriel was presented.

Director of the Foundation Jasmina Mujezinović reminded that this organization is the only one in Sarajevo Canton with a Safe House for victims of violence. She added there is also a Red Line for assistance to victims of violence and free legal aid.  

Mujezinović emphasized that violence should be discussed from all aspects and that victims of violence should know they have the support.

Honorary Consul of BiH in Australia for the region of New South Wales Djemila Talić – Gabriel, the Goodwill Ambassador of the Safe House, emphasized she decided to support the Safe House project after she met victims of violence.   

She said it was an honor for her and that she wishes to help the Safe House and victims of violence to be independent and get a job.

Mujezinović said the only Safe House in Sarajevo Canton has 35 beds. Stay is limited to six months, but it can be prolonged in cooperation with social work centers.

Around 55 percent of victims of violence return to the safe house after they leave it.  

Last year there were 1.450 violence repots. However, director of the Foundation of Local Democracy said that number can be multiplied by seven and the result is number of victims of violence.

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