Supporting survivors of sexual and gender-based violence during the Russia-Ukraine War
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is a yearly campaign organised by international civil society. It aims to highlight the continued role of GBV as the most pervasive and widespread human rights violation worldwide and to galvanise action to prevent and respond to these crimes. Like every year, the campaign kicked off […]
Linka LIA
Linka LIA helps children, teens, and adults who are affected by the war in Ukraine by giving them free counseling and referrals. When you call the number +42 800 601 020, you can choose one of 2 service options: Press 1 if you need psychological help or want to talk to professionals about your problem. […]
Ukraine Crisis Response: Finding a Child Helpline
Українська сторінка What is a child helpline? Child helplines are here to listen to children, young people and their caregivers every day. You can share anything with a child helpline counsellor, including talking about any abuse, neglect, violence or exploitation that you may be experiencing. You can also talk to the counsellor about your feelings, […]
A Vision for Victims’ Rights
On 16 November, I attended Victim Support Europe’s presentation of their Vision for a Revised Victims’ Rights Directive at the EU Commission in Brussels. This event included a Keynote Speech by the EU Commissioner for Justice at the European Commission, as well as two panel discussions led by Saskia Bricmont, (MEP at the European Parliament) […]
Ukraine Crisis Response
Hearing the Voices of Ukrainian Children and Young People: Child Helplines Responding to the Ukraine Crisis The escalation of hostilities in Ukraine has worsened the humanitarian crisis and resulted in numerous violations of human rights. Millions of children are displaced within Ukraine and millions are displaced in neighbouring countries. Displaced children are at great risk […]