Kharkiv region opens support centers for domestic violence victims
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In the Kharkiv region, there are now social support facilities for victims of domestic violence, thanks to the support of the UN Population Fund in Ukraine – UNFPA.
The press service of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration reported that.
What is the problem?
Domestic violence is not just about beatings. It includes dozens of forms of violent behavior.
The dynamics of the problem of domestic violence are not decreasing. This is connected both with ongoing hostilities and mass displacement of the population.
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The opening of the assistance center for victims of domestic violence will make it possible to reach people in crisis, including internally displaced persons, with high-quality and affordable social services.
What is the solution?
Daycare centers for victims of domestic violence have recently been established in the Kharkiv and Bohodukhiv districts. These social support facilities were made possible through the assistance of the UN Population Fund in Ukraine, UNFPA.
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A total of 24 specialized support services for victims of domestic violence and gender-based violence work in the region, 10 of which were established with the support of UNFPA in 2023.
"The UN Population Fund plans to expand its services in the Kharkiv region; this is one of our main priorities. We also plan to direct our efforts toward reproductive health and provide residents of the region with mobile clinics. We have many challenges ahead of us, so we continue to work together with you to improve people's lives," said Massimo Diana, UNPFA representative in Ukraine.
How does it work?
In the village of Dokuchaevske, Rohansk community, victims of family violence can consult a psychologist, as well as receive social support services.
"The center in the village of Cheremushna in Bohodukhiv district can accommodate up to eight people. There are rooms for relaxation, including for mothers with children, a kitchen, a bath, a bathroom, and a psychologist's office. If necessary, visitors can work-equipped workplaces with Internet access. The Center was equipped with a modern car for business trips with donors' funds. I thank the international partners and donors for the significant help in developing the social sphere of the Kharkiv region and supporting vulnerable segments of the population," said Olena Lohvynova, deputy head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration.
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For reference:
Earlier, Rubryka wrote that Ukraine had created a dashboard of "hotlines" for victims of domestic violence.
In addition, the first psychological support training center in Ukraine, the Kyiv stress resistance center, was opened in the capital. Rubryka found out how it works and who will be helped by this decision.
