Vasfije Krasniqi-Goodman, woman who became heroin of victims of sexual violence

2018 is considered to be a historic year for victims of sexual violence during the Kosovo war. It was Vasfije Krasniqi-Goodman, who for the first time spoke publicly that he was the victim of sexual violence during the war. Her confession served as the motive for many other women to take heart and reveal their history, where many women have mustered up courage to show in their families that they have been victims of sexual violence. The Vasfija has given its confession under the campaign “become my voice”, which the Kosovo Centre for the rehabilitation of Torture Survivors has organised this year, and today at a discussion table has been discussed for the impact of its confession. In this case there has been also launched a video sensationalizing message carried out by Vasfije Krasniqi-Goodman, where she has once again called for stronger support for all survivors.

KRC head Feride Rushiti has said 2018 has been a historic year for victims of sexual violence. She has mentioned that this year it has begun to recognise the status of victims of sexual violence and has begun compensation to them. And he has said that it is historical even with the fact that for the first time, a woman has publicly confessed her story. Meanwhile, from the Centre for Promoting Women's Rights, Kadire Tahiraj, has said the confession of Vasfije Krasniqi-Goodman has had a positive effect on all survivors of violence. Tahiraj has indicated that she with her confession has broken the silence and a taboo that has been in Kosovo society. She has even shown how a woman has decided to confess to her husband only after hearing Vasfia's confession.

She has said that very important is the support of the family, where she mentioned the day Vasfia was confessed and her brother was present and that he was finally directed to everyone in the hall saying that he was the brother of all. Mirlinda Sada of Medica Gjakova, has said the confession has brought numerous reactions, in part showing what victims of violence have said. On the other hand, sociologist Linda Gusia said it is of alleged importance that there is a long history of women who have tried to break silence despite politicians' claims that “is not the subject that should be opened”, and that, according to her, the same did not vote the law. She also stopped at the public appearance, where she said Vasfije Krasniqi-Goodman, with her first voice and history, has managed to affect everyone. Meanwhile, Igballe Rugova, director of the Kosovo Women's Group Network, has spoken about whether there was justice for victims of sexual violence. She said that justice was constantly required, but that according to her has always been stopped.
Today's event is held within the 16 Days of Activism, where the subject “Echo of its voice is discussed: The impact of Mrs. Vasfije Krasniqi Goodman's public appearance, the survivor of sexual violence during the war in Kosovo”. /Kosovo pres/