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Open discussion

National network on prevention of domestic violence

Published: August 27, 2010 Author: Nade Kachakova

When: Wednesday, 22. September 2010
To: Friday, 24. September 2010
Where: Skopje
Host: MWRC in cooperation with UNIFEM
Contact: Nade Kachakova (nade.kachakova@mwrc.com.mk)

The aim of this open discussion is to consider the possibilities and challenges of creating a national network which will bring together the most active NGOs working in the filed of domestic violence.

The national network will serve to promote the prevention from domestic violence through:

enhancing the civil sector’s capacities for lobbying in the process of adopting laws and amendments
creating policies related to domestic violence issues
developing the advocacy for domestic violence protection into the system’s institutions
improving the communication between the organizations dealing with domestic violence issues.

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