“Vatra” Center has joined the initiative of the Ministry of Justice, for the organization of the Week for the Protection of Victims of Crime in Albania. The specialized team of professionals has informed the public about the specialized support offered especially to victims of trafficking, victims of gender-based violence, victims of sexual abuse and their children in accessing integrated and multisectoral services. As part of this campaign, Vatra produced an informative brochure “Inform and Search” to inform the public about the criminal offenses of human trafficking, gender-based violence and sexual abuse.
In the framework of this initiative, Minister of Justice, Mr. Ulsi Manja, and Mayor of Vlora Municipality, Mr. Ermal Dredha, visited “Vatra” Center. The focus of the discussion with professionals and beneficiaries of the organization’s programs included: Strengthening the proactive response of justice authorities to fortify the defense system for victims of criminal acts; Ensuring the sustainability of integrated service models that cater to the needs of crime victims, particularly those affected by trafficking and their children.