Assisi domestic violence should not remain isolated within the walls of the house, so it was said at the table organized by the European Union Mission for the Rule of Law in Kosovo (EULEX) on the topic "The fight against violence against women and girls: Policies and advocacy , implementation and the way forward". In addition, it was emphasized that survivors of gender-based violence require general support.
The deputy head of EULEX, Emily Rakhorst said that over 80 percent of victims of domestic violence continue to be women.
She added that deadly femicide violence is evidence that women and girls continue to face violence in their homes, workplaces and communities.
Rakhorst emphasized 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.
The lieutenant colonel, director of the Public Security Division of the Kosovo Police, Arbresh Ajvazi, said that the police are 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.
Meanwhile, the legal adviser at the Constitutional Court of Kosovo, Suzana Krasniqi, said that the court has already had the opportunity to examine cases related to domestic violence. In this aspect, according to her, violations of constitutional obligations by state authorities have been found.
At this table organized by EULEX, a panel was also held where the heads of the Kosovo Police, the Basic Prosecutor's Office in Pristina and other important institutions in this field participated.