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/ Vranje, Danas, 07.10.2013. /e “I left my husband after 22 years of marriage because I could no longer put up with psychological and physical violence. I am aware of the fact that I am one of the few women, victims of domestic violence that has managed to get a job”.

/ Vranje, September 25,2013. / After successfully completing a two-month basic computer training women clients of the SOS phone Vranje exposed to domestic violence and housed in the Shelter for victims of domestic violence in Vranje received certificates.

In celebration of 8th March – International Women’s Day – CSO Human Rights Committee Vranje / SOS Hotline Vranje and Gender Equality Council of the city of Vranje organized signing (renewal) of the Agreement on cooperation between Local network of CSO and the competent institutions of Vranje for help to women-victims and prevention of domestic violence.

Thanks to a donation of the Higher and Basic Prosecutor’s Office in Vranje, a team of volunteers of SOS telephone Vranje donated screen and speakers for home theater and toiletry packages to the Shelter for victims of domestic violence in Vranje.

/ Vranje, 13.11.2012. / Round table on „The role of the Safe House in assistance and care for victims of domestic violence“ took place in local administration buildings in Vranje. Organized by the Human Rights Committee Vranje, SOS phone Vranje and Gender Equality Council of the city of Vranje.

In Vranje, February 14, 2013 – SOS Hotline Vranje and Generator in cooperation with other CSOs organized campaign „One billion rising“. Event supported dance groups – „Dance 4 Life“, „Fenix“, „Top Dance“ – Bora Stankovic theater actors and public figures.

NGO Human Rights Committee Vranje organized the expert meeting of local network of institutions and civil society for combating domestic violence and assistance to women and children victims of domestic violence. It was a part of continuing professional education of professionals in Pcinja district through SOS Hotline Vranje for formation and operation of local networks for combating domestic violence.

About five hundred books were donated by citizens, a number of toys too and we provide funding for two TV sets – said Lidija Kovac, consultant of SOS Hotline Vranje that existed for ten years. It is the first and only in seven municipalities of Pcinja district where more and more cases of domestic violence recorded .

Per article 3. of The European Convention of Human Rights violence against women is a violation of a basic human Rights – right to personal and physical integrity. Out of ignorance or belief that in their problem no one can offer a solution, women rarely decide to seek help. However, the case of S.M. from Vranje is an example of good practice and proof that women can defend their rights before the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. About forms of assistance they are prepared to provide their protegees we spoke to Suzana Antic-Ristic, coordinator of the Human Rights Committee Vranje.