“Crime Victims Rights week ” is being marked with different activities

As part of many activities that are being held to mark the " Crime Victims Rights week ", today  in Prishtina was held  a ceremony to honor victims in order to raise the awareness of their rights. 

On this occasion, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice, Prof. Dr. Hajredin Kuçi, said that law and order is a priority for all institutions of the Republic of Kosovo, but also is a priority for all citizens of Kosovo, which means that people have respect for their dignity, during all their lives.

"The battle for justice is not easy, there is never won until the end, but is not without hope. The  battle for justice wins every citizen who has the courage, when we have efficient prosecution and professional judiciary, "said Minister Kuçi.

Meanwhile, Chief State Prosecutor Ismet Kabashi, requested comprehensive commitment of the authorities and mechanisms, and requested the support of citizens to defend the victims of any kind, and asked whether the victims in criminal proceedings to be treated with fairness and dignity.

On the other side the mayor of Pristina, Mr. Isa Mustafa said that the capital city also is interested in supporting victims of crime. According to him, it is a city that is increasingly populated and a city that has developmental contradictions.

In honor of victims of crime were the  guests from the United States of America Mrs.. Michelle Scott, Victims Coordinator, for the Eastern District of North Carolina, and Mrs.. Joye Frost, acting director of the Office for Victims of Crime in Washington.

During this ceremony were present and told their story a local victim, of domestic violence, and a victim of crime from the United States of America, which have managed to overcome injustices and violations that were done and today live life with hope for a successful future to them.

Crime Victims Rights week will be marked in other cities of Kosovo and is being held under the patronage of the Chief State Prosecutor.