Tajikistan: legal assistance and educational work for women
Ava* had often tried to show her husband. He has abused her, physically and mentally. He was an alcoholic. But the police officers they turned to ignore them. Her suffering - and thus also that of her three children - continued.
Domestic and sexual violence against girls and women is a big problem in many regions of Tajikistan. Again and again they are abused by male "family heads". There is no clear and simple way out for the victims, through which they can find protection. Police officers are hardly sensitized in this area. Often they don't take the problem seriously enough. On the other hand, "Inson va adolat" defends itself: The terre of the Hommes partner organization is committed to domestic, sexual and gender-specific violence, in local communities and among refugees. For prevention, the sensitization of the government and civil servants, for the support and legal advice for the victims. Where necessary, Inson VA Adolat also organizes a free legal counsel and represents the girls and women in court - Pro Bono.
They are cases like that of AVA. Years earlier, she fled to the neighboring conflicts of Afghanistan to neighboring Tajik. She found work as an English teacher at a local school - but then the abuse began. In the hope of finally getting support after years, Ava finally turned to the Inson VA Adolat office. In fact, there was a legal advisor to help her, ensure justice and opened a way out.
Today AVA is in the process of building up a new life. With her children, but far from her violent husband.