On Friday, March 31st, Besarta Breznica, Gender-Based Violence Program Officer at the Kosovo Women’s Network, delivered a lecture to the students of the Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Social Work, at the University of Prishtina. During the lecture on “Gender-based violence in Kosovo”, Breznica presented KWN’s efforts in addressing gender-based violence, contribution to the amendment of numerous laws, and research and monitoring in this field.
Specifically, she explained to the students the legislation of Kosovo related to the protection of gender-based violence cases.
Responding to the interest of the students about the procedures that must be followed from reporting a case of violence up to the solving of the problem, Breznica also highlighted practical cases addressed by the institutions of Kosovo.
In this context, she did not leave without mentioning the sensitive gender approach.
One aspect that generated interest among the students was need for social workers who provide services to care for themselves, in order to avoid “occupational burnout” or as it is otherwise known, “professional burnout”.
Since last year, KWN has provided continuous trainings to workers of Shelter Centers in the regions of Kosovo, providing them with information on how to avoid aggravated emotional, physical and mental condition caused by excessive and prolonged stress at workplace.
KWN continuously treats and helps victims of domestic and gender-based violence.
KWN remains open to cooperation and assistance for gender-based violence victims through free legal counseling and referral to relevant institutions. If you need free legal assistance for gender-based violence cases, or know someone who does, contact us at: 038 245 850.
