Victim Support Europe

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🫂 Our latest policy paper developed under the COVIS project covers essential strategies to enhance support for victims and witnesses in court. Read more: tinyurl.com/2wf8y2fk @brottsofferjour @Vsac_Ireland @APAV_Online @rikosuhrit @offer_danmark @Europarl_EN @HU24EU #COVIS

On 4 December, Transcrime, INVERT coordinator, presented the project's approach to combating human trafficking at an event in Canberra. Read more: tinyurl.com/wrfjnyc4 #EUVictimsRights #INVERTTuesdays @Unicatt @minGiustizia @OSDIFE_CBRNe @EU_Commission @Europarl_EN @HU24EU

We continue to publicise the findings of our recent BeneVict report to inspire changes to national support services across the EU. Here are some positive findings from Finland! @EU_Commission @Europarl_EN @HU24EU #VictimSupportEU #BeneVictTuesday

🌍 Today, in honour of the International Human Rights Day, we come together to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) - a landmark document @EU_Commission @Europarl_EN @HU24EU #VictimSupportEU

Why is victim & witness support at court so important? This question and more are answered in the COVIS policy paper! Read now: tinyurl.com/2wf8y2fk @brottsofferjour @Vsac_Ireland @APAV_Online @rikosuhrit @offer_danmark @Europarl_EN @HU24EU #COVIS

Recently, VSE Deputy Director, Aleksandra Ivankovic, had the opportunity to address the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice and attend two key events in Serbia. Read more: tinyurl.com/3hdxcfnn #VictimSupportEU @EU_Commission @Europarl_EN @HU24EU @FHPHLC

🥂 On the evening of December 2nd, a private cocktail reception & photography exhibition was held at Scotland House, Brussels, in support of VSE. Read more: tinyurl.com/4ckrky59 @Europarl_EN @EU_Commission @HU24EU #VictimSupportEU

On 04 and 05 November, KERA Foundation hosted a partners’ meeting for the Liti-Gate project in Sofia! The project is in its capacity-building phase with the preparation of a training curriculum @EU_Commission @Europarl_EN @HU24EU @ValidityNGO @ENIL_EU @crj_ro_ #VictimSupportEU

We continue to publicise the findings of our recent BeneVict report to inspire changes to national support services across the EU. Here are some positive findings from Estonia! @EU_Commission @Europarl_EN @HU24EU #VictimSupportEU #BeneVictTuesday

❤️ It’s #GivingTuesday’s Annual Day of Giving! YOUR donation will enable us to empower victims, to give them a voice and to promote their resilience. #VictimSupportEU #Fundraising @EU_Commission @Europarl_EN @GivingTuesday

Last week, our policy Team joined the EU Network on Victims' Rights meeting in Budapest. VSE presented on the importance of generic victims' helplines alongside @CrimeVictimLine Thank you to ENVR for hosting! @EU_Commission @Europarl_EN @HU24EU #VictimSupportEU

Last week, representatives from victim support organizations across the EU convened at our office to explore tools for advancing victims’ rights, under the BeneVict project. Read more: tinyurl.com/4r6kv63x #VictimSupportEU @EU_Commission @Europarl_EN @HU24EU

The newly published COVIS policy paper is essential for the project's efforts to address the needs of victims & witnesses during court proceedings Read now: tinyurl.com/2wf8y2fk @brottsofferjour @Vsac_Ireland @APAV_Online @rikosuhrit @offer_danmark @Europarl_EN @HU24EU #COVIS

⚖️ Today we commemorate the adoption of the 1985 UN Declaration of Basic Principles of Justice for Victims of Crime and Abuse of Power, a landmark resolution! @EU_Commission @Europarl_EN @HU24EU @UN #VictimSupportEU

🐾 By donating to our Facility Dogs Europe project, you can help our members to train dog and handler teams within police stations and other appropriate locations. Scan the QR code and make a donation today! #VictimSupportEU #Fundraising @EU_Commission @Europarl_EN @HU24EU

📢 Transcrime-UCSC showcased the INVERT project at the Eurocrim2024 conference Read more on the INVERT website: tinyurl.com/yssjrj48 #EUVictimsRights #INVERTTuesdays @Unicatt @minGiustizia @OSDIFE_CBRNe @EU_Commission @Europarl_EN @HU24EU

We continue to publicise the findings of our recent BeneVict report to inspire changes to national support services across the EU. Here are some positive findings from Czech Republic! @EU_Commission @Europarl_EN @HU24EU #VictimSupportEU #BeneVictTuesday

🎉 The COVIS project is thrilled to announce the publication of its policy paper! Read now: tinyurl.com/2wf8y2fk @brottsofferjour @Vsac_Ireland @APAV_Online @rikosuhrit @offer_danmark @Europarl_EN @HU24EU #COVIS

🌍 Violence against women is a global crisis, affecting 1 in 3 women worldwide. At VSE, we stand united with survivors and advocates, speaking out against all forms of violence. #EndVAW #16Days #VictimSupportEU @EU_Commission @Europarl_EN @HU24EU @unwomenEU