Several hundred people gathered at the Republic Square in Podgorica to protest against domestic violence and violence against children.
A large number of parents came with their children. Children held up banners 'Institutions, react more decisively. Protect the children!', 'Let's save life - let's react!', 'Stricter penalties for crimes against children!'...
Those gathered lit candles on the square in Podgorica.
The citizens' gathering was attended by councilors in the Podgorica parliament, Đorđe Suhih and Nebojša Kavarić.
The members of the network organizing the protest are the association Parents, Juventas, the National Association of Parents of Children and Youth with Developmental Disabilities (NARDOS), the Center for Roma Initiatives, the SOS telephone for women and children victims of violence Podgorica, the SOS telephone for women and children victims of violence Nikšić, Center for Women's Rights.
A fifteen-month-old boy died in Podgorica yesterday, as is suspected, as a result of the violence of his stepfather, Nermin Šišić. He and the boy's mother were arrested >>>
For the murder of a 15-month-old boy, Šišić faces up to 40 years in prison, while the mother can be sentenced to up to eight years in prison.
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