Domestic violence is a reality closer or further away from all of us, and it cannot be tolerated or overlooked regardless of its forms.
24 June 2014 marked the end of a campaign called: “The restraining order can protect you from domestic violence”, an extensive national information campaign on the use of protection order for victims of domestic violence, conducted by Promo-LEX in partnership with the General Police Inspectorate.
During the campaign, five viewing evenings were organized in several localities: Soroca, Ungheni, Teleneşti, v. Sarata Veche in Făleşti, and v. Gribova in Drochia. During the events, viewers watched video clips with antiviolence messages, and later held discussions on domestic violence and victim protection measures. Participants were informed about the protection order, how it is issue and used, and the role of the authorities in preventing and fighting domestic violence.
In addition, leaflets were distributed with information about protective measures that are provided by the restraining order to victims of domestic violence, the procedure to obtain a restraining order, application and supervision of the restraining order, sanctions for failing to apply the order, etc. Posters containing similar information were placed in all police inspectorates and posts in the country.
Promo-LEX and the General Police Inspectorate conduct the information campaign to prevent and fight domestic violence for a second consecutive year.
As part of its Human Rights Program, Promo-LEX provides free legal aid to victims of domestic violence. If you are a victim of domestic violence or know such a case, please contact us at: tel: (022) 45 00 24, GSM: 069 439 446 or e-mail: [email protected]. Abuses or violations committed by those responsible to handle cases of domestic violence can be reported on the website: www.monitor.md.
The campaign was conducted under the project “Streamlining the enforcement of protection orders for victims of domestic violence in Moldova.” The project is implemented by the Promo-LEX with support from the Soros Foundation – Moldova.
For more details, please contact:
Carolina Bondarciuc, Promo-LEX Press Officer: tel/fax: (+373 22) 450024, email: [email protected].