Representatives of UN Women informed Minister Tahiri about the creation of the National Database of the Survivors of Domestic Violence and Violence against Women, which is expected to be transferred under the responsibility of the Ministry of Justice, the National Coordinator against Domestic Violence, respectively.

Minister Tahiri welcomed the creation of this database, underlining that regardless of the fact that international conventions directly apply in Kosovo and that the legislation in in the European spirit, a great commitment is required for raising the awareness of the victims in order to report the cases of domestic violence.

“A problem in our country, which is a global problem, is a low reporting of the cases of domestic violence. Therefore, this database will help the increase in number of reporting as a product of awareness raising about the rights, the increase in institutional trust and other protective measures” said Minsiter Tahiri.

Minister Tahiri ensured that he will remain committed to functionalizing this database, which is supported by the European Union project “Let us end the violence against women in the countries of Western Balkans and Turkey: Implementing norms, changing minds”.

“As a minister of Justice, I am committed to creating a suitable legislative environment in accordance with the international standards for the elimination of the violence against women; to promoting norms and favorable social stances for gender equality and for the prevention of discrimination and violence against women.

I strongly believe that we will empower the women, including those who belong to vulnerable groups that experienced discrimination or violence” said Minister Tahiri.