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How to fight gender-based violence
Knowledge is power
Raise awareness about different forms of violence so you can recognize it and support those in need.
Don't be silent.
If you have witnessed or been a victim of violence, seek help. This could be by talking to a trusted person, contacting law enforcement, or going to a crisis center.
Support those affected
Pay attention to survivors of violence, listen to them and provide support. Understanding and support can be the first steps to recovery.
Engage the community
Together, we can raise awareness and combat violence. Participation in public actions, educational campaigns, and volunteer initiatives contributes to creating a safe society.
Contact the professionals
There are organizations and professionals who provide counseling, support, and assistance to victims of violence. Don't be afraid to seek help—it's an important step in recovery.
Where to get help
0 800 500 335 or 116 123
National Domestic Violence Hotline102
Patrol policeHow to fight gender-based violence
Where to turn for help
0 800 500 335 or 116 123
Helpline "Break the Circle"102
Patrol policeLa Strada Ukraine
Online help serviceHelpline "Break the Circle"
Online help serviceWhen you're experiencing abuse, it's important to know you're not alone and there are steps you can take to protect yourself and get support
Assess your safety
If you feel a threat to life or health, leave the dangerous place immediately. If necessary, find temporary shelter with friends, relatives or contact specialized assistance centers.
Report abuse
Call the police on 102 and describe the situation in detail. In case of physical violence, consult a doctor to fix the injuries - this may be important for further actions.
Get psychological support
Find a psychologist who can help you cope with stress and regain confidence. Many organizations offer free psychological help to victims of violence.
Contact legal support
Consulting with an attorney can help you understand your rights and defense options. Find out about opportunities to get protection through the courts or other legal mechanisms.
Collect the evidence
Record all incidents of abuse: save messages, emails, record dates and events. This will help you protect yourself in the event of further legal action.
Build a support network
Talk to trusted friends, family or colleagues. Their support can be an important resource.
Where to find the nearest shelter
La Strada-Ukraine
All-Ukrainian Coordination Center for Assistance to Victims of Violence. Provides comprehensive support to women who have experienced domestic violence, human trafficking, and other forms of gender-based violence.
Center "Women's Perspectives"
A non-profit organization that provides shelter, psychological, legal, and social support to women who have suffered from domestic violence.
Kyiv City Center for Social Services
Provides shelter and comprehensive assistance to women in difficult life circumstances, including victims of domestic violence.
All-Ukrainian Center for Social Services
A state institution that coordinates social support for vulnerable populations, including women who have suffered violence.
National Police of Ukraine
An official body that accepts applications and provides protection to women who have suffered domestic violence.
Where to get help
0 800 500 335 or 116 123
National Domestic Violence Hotline102
Patrol policeHow to fight gender-based violence
Where to turn for help
0 800 500 335 or 116 123
National Domestic Violence Hotline102
Patrol police15-47
Government hotline for combating human trafficking, preventing and combating domestic violence, gender-based violence and violence against children15-45
Government contact center0 800 500 225 or 116 111
Children's hotline0 800 213 103
National hotline of the Coordinating Center for the provision of legal assistancehelp-platform.in.ua
The platform for helping survivors is an online platform that collects contacts of key support services for victims of various types of violence in war conditionsjurfem.com.ua
JurFemDomestic violence
These are actions or inactions of a physical body and/or psychological nature, which are committed in the family or within the limits of the place of common residence. Domestic violence can occur between a former or current spouse, or against anyone with whom the abuser is (or was) in a family relationship or lives together as a family.
Types of violence:
Physical
Hitting, biting, pinching, pushing, pulling hair, choking, etc. Threats: Using physical force to intimidate, destroy property, break things, punch walls, use a knife or gun, threaten to kill or harm.
Psychological/emotional
Destructive criticism and verbal abuse: yelling/taunting/accusing/verbal threats/gaslighting, monitoring or blocking phone calls, banning meetings with friends and relatives, withholding information, having other relationships, blackmail and threats, manipulation
Sexy
Using force, threats or intimidation to coerce sexual acts, soliciting non-consensual sexual practices under coercive consent that are unacceptable to the other spouse
Economic/financial
Interfering (through control, exploitation, or sabotage) with your partner's ability to use and/or maintain economic resources. Economic resources include: money, housing, transportation, utilities like heating, or items like food or clothing
Persecution
Intrusive behavior that creates a threat of violence or anxiety, control and monitoring of telephone calls, checking of personal resources
Internet/digital
Spamming, trolling, revenge by sharing personal materials, hacking, fake accounts, harassment and spreading false information online (via phone, e-mail, etc.)
Violence response mechanism:
- If you are a victim of domestic violence, leave your place of residence if possible, preferring a safe space. It can be relatives, neighbors or a shelter. If you witness violence, offer your help to the victim.
- Be sure to contact the police at number 102 or the domestic violence hotline 0 800 500 335
- If you are an injured person, get medical help. If you are a witness, offer to escort the victim to the hospital. A medical examination will make it possible to establish the condition, as well as record traces of injuries and beatings. If it is not possible to go to the hospital, take a photo and/or video recording of the marks on the body.
- In the future, you may need psychological and legal support. This is normal, and this is the kind of support that can help you cope with the effects of domestic violence. If you are a victim, contact the hotlines listed below to get all the necessary advice. If you are a witness, provide contact numbers to the person who needs it. You can also get counseling to support the victim.
- Applying for social assistance to state and non-state organizations - assistance with housing, employment, legal advice, etc.
- Contact an authorized person at the workplace with any safety-related issues and/or issues that require resolution.