Have you ever thought that institutions might finally put a stop to domestic violence? Well, it looks like something is moving! The Supreme State Prosecutor’s Office and the Center for Women’s Rights have signed a cooperation memorandum promising to improve protection for victims of domestic violence. Sounds like just another piece of paper, right? But this time it’s different — they plan joint trainings, workshops, and even public campaigns! The goal? To make victims better informed, encouraged, and empowered to use their rights.
This memorandum isn’t just a formality. It binds the prosecution to respect the independence and autonomy of its function, while protecting the rights of all participants in the process, including personal data protection. That means things will be done according to the law, but with heart and understanding.
What does this mean in practice? More efficiency in handling domestic violence cases, better intersectoral cooperation, and exchange of good practices. All to make justice more accessible and victims better protected and helped faster.
And that’s not all! The memorandum includes implementing international and domestic standards, including the Istanbul Convention, a big step towards aligning with the best practices in fighting domestic violence.
Of course, all this sounds great on paper, but the real fight is just beginning. Will institutions really stand behind these words and change things? Or will it all remain just nice wishes and signatures? Only time will tell.
Meanwhile, if you have thoughts on how domestic violence can be better prevented or have experience with institutions, drop a comment below. Let’s hear from those who know what’s really going on!
