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Description
The aim of the project is to increase assistance to people affected by domestic violence in the Lubuskie Province. We want to complement the activities of public institutions dealing with counteracting the effects of violence and to build a community support mechanism for people experiencing violence. The project is a response to the diagnosed problem of violence occurring in the Lubuskie Province. It is estimated that it concerns as many as 2 061 people. As part of the project, we are carrying out prevention activities in the form of workshops developing the social competences of young people. We build a local network of community cooperation between public institutions, NGOs and entrepreneurs. We create and run sheltered housing for 5 families affected by violence, to which we provide specialist support. We implement a crisis intervention model in situations of violence using a hotline, neighbourhood support and members of a local network. We organise networking meetings. We run an information campaign on the manifestations of domestic violence and how to respond. We target 306 people in the project and provide direct support to 126 people. Our partner is the Icelandic Centre for Human Rights. The project runs from November 2022 to October 2023
Summary of project results
Project "We say STOP!" responded to diagnosed local problems that were clearly identified by the applicant. The main problems diagnosed by the applicant included: - Lack of sufficient activities to sensitize young people to violence and develop their social competences. -Lack of mechanisms involving environmental organizations to provide assistance and support, and to complement the activities of public entities. -Large shortages of sheltered housing that will help families affected by violence survive the crisis. -Lack of a crisis intervention model in the local environment.
All project activities were a response to specific problems identified in the Lubusz region, which made the "We say STOP!" project. was important for improving the quality of life of people affected by domestic violence and for strengthening the local community. The project effectively filled gaps in public activities and provided solutions tailored to the needs of the region''s inhabitants. 1.Developing the sensitivity and social competences of young people through the use of preventive activities. As part of this task, training and workshops were conducted for 40 participants during the project, which were aimed at increasing young people''s awareness and skills in counteracting domestic violence. 2.Building a local environmental cooperation network, connecting public institutions, non-governmental organizations and entrepreneurs. Thanks to this task, it was possible to create a lasting partnership that supported people affected by domestic violence and provided them with the necessary support. 3. Increasing the level of support and running sheltered apartments for 5 families. The project provided sheltered apartments where families affected by violence could find shelter and support from qualified staff. This task was essential to the safety and stability of these families. 4.Implementation of a communication model for intervention in situations of violence using a hotline, neighborly help and network members. Thanks to these mechanisms, the project enabled a quick and effective response to situations of domestic violence and the provision of support to those in need.
40 people - youth, received 400 hours of support as part of group workshops (5 people) with a competence trainer. -8 people used supportive housing, which consequently contributed to increasing the chances of changing their life situation. -20 people participating in preventive classes were educated about reactions to and intolerance of violence. -100 people increased public knowledge about behaviors, reactions and actions that are a manifestation of help in the family through an information campaign. -323 people representing NGOs/local government representatives improved their knowledge in the field of counteracting the phenomenon of domestic violence -80 people received information support. R 2.1 Number of social organizations that carry out activities in the project for social inclusion and raising public awareness of people from minority groups and people at risk of social exclusion-5 R 2.2 Number of institutions that, thanks to your project, will provide new or improved solutions to better respond to the needs of people from minority groups and people at risk of social exclusion - 2 R 2.2 Number of partnerships in the project between social organizations and public/private institutions and/or employers -4 partnerships R 2.2Number of intergenerational initiatives initiated or supported by your project-4 R 2.2 Number of people from minority groups and people at risk of social exclusion who took part in the activities (including engaging in self-advocacy or advocacy for the interests of their group) - 20 people from the Dialog + informal group, R 2.3 Number of social organizations involved in the development of participatory processes, public policies and/or strategic documents - 24
Summary of bilateral results
The project was an example of effective international cooperation with the Icelandic Centre for Human Rights and contributed to building a safer and more supportive local community. The activities within the project disseminated knowledge about human rights and equal treatment, counteracting and preventing human rights violations and all forms of discrimination, as well as providing support to people whose rights were violated or who experienced discrimination. Implementing the task in partnership was of great importance for the support and protection of people affected by domestic violence. During their stay in Poland, guests from Iceland, Þorbjörg I. Jónsdóttir, Alma Ýr Ingólfsdóttir and Tanja M. Ísfjörð Magnúsdóttir presented the activities of the Icelandic Centre for Human Rights, discussed the organization''s goals in the field of human rights protection, combating violence, including on the Internet, and answered questions from 150 participants. They also presented standards and human rights in the field of violence, defined violence on the Internet, and presented examples of such violence and its consequences. It is planned that the partners will continue to cooperate if we obtain financial resources for cooperation.