Udruga Domine donosi ključne uvide i preporuke koje proizlaze iz izrađenog policy briefa te stručnih rasprava s predstavnicima institucija, policije, centara za socijalnu skrb i organizacija civilnog društva. Na skupu je rodno utemeljeno nasilje prepoznato kao ozbiljan društveni i sustavni problem koji zahtijeva koordiniran odgovor i odgovornost svih razina vlasti. Sudionici su naglasili važnost zakonodavnih promjena, edukacije stručnjaka i osiguravanja održivih lokalnih mehanizama podrške žrtvama.
U sklopu projekta Breaking the Silence izrađen je policy brief Preporuke za provedbu javnih politika za sprečavanje rodno utemeljenog nasilja nad ženama, koji donosi konkretne smjernice za nacionalnu i lokalnu razinu:
- Donošenje posebnog zakona o suzbijanju rodno utemeljenog nasilja koji uključuje jasne definicije, mjere zaštite i mehanizme nadzora.
- Izmjene Kaznenog zakona kojima bi se nasilje u obitelji uklonilo iz prekršajnog prava i uvela kaznena odgovornost za digitalno nasilje i druge oblike rodno utemeljenog nasilja.
- Obvezna edukacija svih relevantnih profesionalaca – u pravosuđu, policiji, zdravstvu, obrazovanju i socijalnoj skrbi – s ciljem stvaranja rodno osjetljivog institucionalnog okvira.
- Financijska održivost usluga za žrtve, uključujući skloništa, savjetovališta i krizne timove, uz ravnomjernu dostupnost u svim dijelovima Hrvatske.
- Jačanje lokalne odgovornosti, kroz donošenje i provedbu akcijskih planova te međuresornu suradnju s civilnim sektorom.
Cilj dokumenta je pridonijeti ispunjavanju međunarodnih obveza Republike Hrvatske, uključujući 68 preporuka GREVIO-a i usklađivanje s Direktivom (EU) 2024/1385 do 2027. godine.
Dokument je upućen Ministarstvu pravosuđa i uprave, Ministarstvu rada, MUP-u te jedinicama lokalne i područne samouprave, a dostupan je javnosti kao alat za zagovaranje reformi.
Ova aktivnost provedena je u okviru projekta Breaking the Silence, uz financijsku podršku mreže WAVE – Women Against Violence Europe.
Domine Association shares key insights from the policy brief and roundtable discussions on gender-based violence
The Domine Association shares key insights and recommendations stemming from the policy brief and expert discussions involving representatives of institutions, the police, social welfare centers, and civil society organizations. The discussions recognized gender-based violence as a serious structural and societal issue requiring a coordinated response and accountability across all levels of government. Participants emphasized the need for legal reform, professional education, and sustainable local support systems for victims.
As part of the Breaking the Silence project, the policy brief Recommendations for Public Policy Implementation to Prevent Gender-Based Violence Against Women outlines concrete actions for both national and local authorities:
- Adopt a dedicated law on gender-based violence that includes clear definitions, protection measures, and oversight mechanisms.
- Amend the Criminal Code to remove domestic violence from the misdemeanor framework and establish criminal responsibility for digital and other forms of gender-based violence.
- Mandatory education for all relevant professionals—across the judiciary, police, health, education, and welfare sectors—to ensure a gender-sensitive institutional approach.
- Ensure sustainable funding for victim support services, including shelters, counseling centers, and crisis teams, with equal accessibility across urban and rural areas.
- Strengthen local responsibility through action plans and intersectoral cooperation with the civil sector.
The aim of the document is to support Croatia in meeting its international obligations, including the 68 GREVIO recommendations—17 of which are marked as priority—and aligning its legislation with Directive (EU) 2024/1385 by 2027.The policy brief has been submitted to the Ministry of Justice and Public Administration, the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of the Interior, and local and regional authorities, and is publicly available as a tool for advocacy and reform.
This activity was carried out as part of the Breaking the Silence project, with financial support from the WAVE – Women Against Violence Europe network.
