Over 80 percent of cases of domestic violence continue to involve girls. Violence is a social scourge that affects families, communities and society. This was said at the round table organized by the European Union Mission for the Rule of Law in Kosovo (EULEX) on the topic "Fight against violence against women and girls: Policies and advocacy - Implementation and the way forward".

The Deputy Head of EULEX, Emily Rakhorst said that since the entry into force of the Istanbul Convention, Kosovo has shown commitment to its drafting, as far as domestic violence is concerned, but emphasized that there is still a lot of work to be done.

She said that women and girls continue to face violence in the family, at work and in the community, adding that economic dependence worsens their situation.

Rakhorst points out that survivors of gender-based violence require general support.

Meanwhile, the Minister of Justice, Albulena Haxhiu said that violence is not an issue that affects individuals, but according to her "it is a social wound that affects families, communities and society.

Haxhiu emphasized that violence is an obstacle to gender equality, justice and social development.

She stated that addressing domestic and gender-based violence is one of the priorities of the government program.

Haxhiu said that protecting the lives of girls and women is the responsibility of the executive, legislature and all justice institutions.

The lieutenant colonel, director of the Public Security Division of the Kosovo Police, Arbresh Ajvazi, said that the Kosovo Police is among the key actors for the investigation and prevention of this disturbing phenomenon, referring to domestic violence.

He emphasized that according to statistical data, domestic violence is showing an increasing trend, which requires a professional and serious approach.