Victims of Sexual Violence Seek Justice

This is the main element that will help them to calm their souls and fight prejudice in society. This has been shown by the victims themselves who have participated in a survey of the Kosovar Centre for the rehabilitation of Torture Survivors, which was released in Pristina on Friday.

In the “Huluming the opinion of Kosovo's citizens about sexual violence during the war in Kosovo”, besides the victims, a number of Kosovo citizens have also responded.

Many of the citizens surveyed have claimed that victims of sexual violence in Kosovo are not supported and continue to be biased in society.

They even feel that victims have no family support, in many cases.

The director of the Kosovar Centre for the rehabilitation of Torture Survivors, Feride Rushiti, said they are trying to strengthen the victims along with institutions, thus removing the stigma and all the prejudices they are being made.

One of the most important elements that have presented the victims in relation to their inner calm has been access to justice.

For victims, justice is more important than any other action that can be taken in their case.

Sebahate Pacolli from KRCT presented the research report.

Research has found that 60 per cent of the victims feel only more confident and are prepared for the application procedures for recognition of status without being intimidated by the community.

The aim of research has been to analyze the level of awareness of the Kosovo population and the knowledge they have about the current state of sexual violence survivors during the war in Kosovo, and what their needs are.

The investigation has included seven regions, and January-March 2019, with 164 residents, and has been divided into two sections, contracted researchers at KRCT who have conducted interviews with citizens, and the team for rehabilitation of survivors who have conducted interviews with survivors.