The OSCE Mission to Montenegro, the Ministry of Social Welfare, Family Care and Demography, and the Safe Women's House have launched an initiative that will organize workshops to raise awareness about violence against girls and women in schools in six Montenegrin cities.
As announced by the OSCE Mission, the program is designed for students from seventh to ninth grade in Podgorica, Nikšić, Berane, Bijelo Polje, Bar and Herceg Novi, and will last two months.
The OSCE said that the first workshop was held on Monday in Podgorica, and the second on Tuesday in Nikšić.
The workshops were, as announced, led by experts from the Ministry and the Women's Safe House.
"The workshops brought together 44 male and female students and provided a better understanding of the dynamics of violence against women, its impact on individuals and communities, and the importance of promoting equality and respectful relationships," the statement said.
Experts Jelena Raičević and Jovana Hajduković said that by engaging in open discussions, students are provided with the knowledge and tools to challenge harmful norms and advocate for a more equal society.
"This initiative is crucial in helping young people understand the impact of violence against women and girls and the importance of fostering respectful relationships," said Raičević and Hajduković.
The Head of the OSCE Mission to Montenegro, Jan Haukas, emphasized that education plays a fundamental role in promoting gender equality and preventing violence.
"By working with young people, we help shape a future where respect, dignity and equality are at the core of our societies," said Haukas.
According to him, the OSCE Mission to Montenegro is ready to continue supporting initiatives that fight against all forms of violence and discrimination.
As stated in the statement, this educational initiative represents a significant step towards building a more informed and just society by instilling the values of respect, equality and non-violence from early childhood.
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