There is no excuse for violence

The campaign “16 days against violence” started on November 25 and will last until December 10. But this topic remains relevant and acute all year round. The campaign “16 days against violence” talks about simple and effective actions that can solve the serious problem of domestic violence and support people who may be affected.

As part of this action, on December 4, Odesa National Medical University hosted an online meeting of higher education applicants with Anna Kononenko, a leading specialist in the legal department. The participants of the event discussed the problematic issues of ill-treatment and violence.

There is no excuse for violence. No one should be subjected to torture, cruel, inhuman treatment and punishment that degrades human dignity. Unfortunately, it is not customary to talk about such things in society.

Therefore, the action “16 days against violence” is an opportunity to once again remind the public about the existence of this problem in society, to raise people’s awareness of all forms of violence, to continue the process of creating a non-discriminatory space for the life, development and professional growth of every person.

A life without violence is possible and it is never too late to start. Do not be silent and do not delay in asking for help.

It is important to remember: you are not alone, and there are services and specialists who are ready to help you.

There is a list of information resources (“hot lines”) that may be useful to the public below:

1578 – on issues of combating human trafficking;
1588 – on prevention and counteraction of domestic violence, gender-based violence and violence against children;
0 800 500 335 (free from landlines) and 116 123 (free from mobile phones) – for prevention of domestic violence, human trafficking and gender discrimination;
0 800 505 501 (free of charge from landlines) and 527 (free of charge from mobile phones) – for combating human trafficking and advising migrants;
0 800 500 225 (free from landlines) and 116 111 (free from mobile phones) – National “hotline” for children and youth