The “16 Days of Activism Against Violence” campaign provides an important opportunity to once again draw public attention to the existence of violence in society, increase awareness of all forms of violence, and continue fostering a non-discriminatory environment that enables every individual to live, develop, and pursue professional growth in safety and dignity.
It is important to emphasize that since the beginning of russia’s full-scale armed aggression against Ukraine, Ukrainians have faced an unprecedented level of war-related violence.
If you witness an act of violence, please immediately contact the police by calling 102. Timely action may be critical to protecting the life and health of the affected person.
Information, guidance on responding to situations involving violence, and contacts for support services can be obtained through the following hotlines:
• 15-47 – (Government Contact Centre), a free 24/7 national hotline on combating human trafficking, preventing and countering domestic violence, gender-based violence, and violence against children.
The hotline provides professional support services, including:
o informational support (guidance on available assistance and relevant institutions to contact);
o psychological support (free consultations with psychologists for affected persons);
o legal support (consultations for women and men, recommendations on further actions, and information on available legal assistance).
• 0 800 500 335 or short number 116 123 (“La Strada–Ukraine” NGO), hotline on prevention of domestic violence, human trafficking, and gender discrimination;
• 0 800 213 103 Contact Centre of the Free Legal Aid System;
Professional legal consultations on divorce procedures, child support arrangements, property restitution, and related matters are available through specialized free legal aid centres. Information on such centres can be obtained by calling 0 800 213 103.
• 0 800 500 225 or short number 116 111 (“La Strada–Ukraine” NGO), National Child Hotline.
