The Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs (FMUP) is launching a campaign titled “Combating Domestic Violence and Violence Against Women.” The initiative aims to improve how competent institutions provide protection and support to victims of violence, strengthen inter-institutional cooperation, and raise public awareness about the importance of recognizing and reporting violence—with a particular focus on educating young people.
The campaign consists of two interconnected components: professional training for representatives of institutions and organizations involved in the system for protection against domestic violence and violence against women, and preventive and educational activities aimed at youth and the general public.
The first part of the campaign focuses on strengthening the professional capacities of protection stakeholders and enhancing inter-institutional cooperation in the implementation of the Law on Protection Against Domestic Violence and Violence Against Women.
As part of this component, the Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs—in collaboration with the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)—is organizing professional workshops for representatives from the police, the judiciary, centers for social work, healthcare institutions, and other relevant bodies and organizations within the protection system. Special attention will be devoted to improving the treatment of children and persons with disabilities, taking into account their specific needs, ensuring accessible and timely protection, and preventing further traumatization of victims during the interventions of competent institutions.
The second phase of the campaign will target young people aged 15 to 18, aiming to inform them about various forms of violence, the importance of recognizing it early, and the ways to report violence to the relevant institutions.
This phase of the campaign includes the creation of an educational animated comic and promotional/informational materials, as well as activities conducted via social media, online portals, public transport, and other advertising spaces accessible to young people.
Special emphasis will be placed on clear, age-appropriate preventive messages that encourage young people to recognize violence, avoid justifying abusive behavior, and seek help and support.
This part of the campaign is scheduled for the coming period, following the finalization of the creative concept, content, and activity timeline.
Through this campaign, the Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs continues initiatives from previous years—such as the “Don’t Turn Away, Make the Call” and “Your Expertise, Their Safety” campaigns—which focused on raising public awareness about the importance of reporting violence, introducing new legal provisions, and improving their practical application.
“By linking professional training for protection stakeholders with preventive outreach among youth, the goal is to facilitate the early identification of violence, ensure timely reporting, and improve the quality of institutional protection for victims,” the Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs stated.
