Violence against women

We believe that:

• Definition of violence against women is based on questioning unevenly distributed power between genders.
• Violence against women is a social problem.
• Experiences and the statistics show us that the most dangerous place for women is their home.
• There is no excuse for violence.
• There is no such thing as a typical perpetrator a typical victim.
• Violence is associated with traditional roles which are attributed to men and women.
• Socialization draws girls in the role that prevents women to stand up for them.
• Intimate partner violence rarely stays the same over a period of time. It usually increases both in severity and frequency.
• Zero tolerance to violence is the key to preventing male violence against women.
• The reality of violence, especially sexual, is different from the myths that persist in public beliefs.
• The only one, responsible for violence, is the one who commits it. There is no excuse for violence.
• Leaving a violent relationship is an opportunity to gain back your rights.
• Response of the surrounding to individual cases of violence is a key element in preventing violence against women.
• Every human being has the right to be free.
• There has to be room for conflict in every relationship, but no room for any kind of violence.