Balkans | Support rally in Pristina for women who were sexually harassed and raped in the Kosovo war

I organized a rally in support of women who experienced sexual harassment and rape during the 1998-1999 Kosovo War in Pristina, the capital of Kosovo.

The Minister of Justice of Kosovo, Albolina Hakcho, representatives of institutions, victims of sexual harassment and rape and citizens attended the rally organized by the Presidency of Kosovo and the Rehabilitation Center for Victims of Torture.

She was kidnapped and raped by the Serbian police on April 14, 1999. to violence Vasvije Krasniqi, who became the voice of the survivors, said in her speech that for many, April 14 was just a date, but for her it was the worst day of her life.

Krasniqi, who was only 16 at the time of her rape, said:SerbiaI want to turn this day into strength and courage so that our voices can be heard around the world about our actions. He said.

Kosovo’s Minister of Justice, Hakshaw, pledged support to the victims and expressed the need for a common resolve to end all forms of sexual violence.

kosovo government, Kosovo At the suggestion of President Fyuza Osmani, the day of 14 April was dedicated to the victims of sexual violence during the Kosovo War.

The Kosovo government began the process of registration and verification of victims of sexual harassment and rape in the Kosovo War in February 2018. By April, 1,473 cases had been confirmed, of which 1,402 were women and 71 were men.

It is estimated that around 20,000 people were victims of sexual harassment and rape during the Kosovo War.

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