Domestic Violence

Men Stopping Violence Against Women

Jana’s Campaign believes that men and boys should be actively engaged in confronting male violence against women an

Croatian President Convenes National Network of Men Leaders to End Violence against Women

On the occasion of International Women's Day on 8 March 2012, Croatian President Ivo Josipović, in cooperation with the United Nations family in Croatia, will host a round table on “Engaging men in the fight to end violence against women.” The event, to be held at the Presidential Palace in Pantovčak, will bring together Croatia’s poli

Voice of Man in Preventing Violence Against Women

The goal of the campaign is to include and promote young boys and man as partners in our efforts to

Romania holds debates on preventing and combating violence against women

The Committee on Equal Opportunities for Women and Men of the Chamber of Deputies held a series of debates throughout 2011 on preventing and combating violence against women.

Lithuania set up a working group in 2010 to draft a law on protection against domestic violence

The Committee on Human Rights of the Parliament of Lithuania set up a working group in 2010 to draft a law on protection against domestic violence. The Law was adopted in May 2011 and entered into force in December 2011.

Uniting to End Violence against Women in Georgia

UN Women in Georgia, along with partners, is leading efforts to prevent and address domestic violence.  The Project SHiEld – Enhancing Prevention and Response to Domestic Violence in Georgia (funded by Sida) – established two shelters and a nation-wide hotline for the victims/survivors of domestic violence.

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