Odbor za ljudska prava Vranje

Founded in 1998, Odbor za ljudska prava Vranje is a non-profit association based in Vranje, Serbia working on gender equality, human rights, justice & legal aid +1 more.

The Odbor za ljudska prava Vranje (Human Rights Committee Vranje) is a non-profit, non-political citizens' association founded in 1998 in Vranje, Serbia. It promotes gender equality, civil society and respect for human rights and the rule of law at local and national levels. Through its SOS telefon Vranje, established in 2002 by a group of women within the organisation, it provides free support to women and children who have experienced domestic and partner violence. Services include counselling, emotional support, information on rights, legal and psychosocial support, referral to institutions and medical care, safe accommodation in a shelter, and accompaniment through protection procedures. The SOS service covers seven municipalities of the Pčinja district in southern Serbia. The organisation also runs a programme for girls (SOS Kutak za devojke), educates and builds networks among local civil society organisations and institutions, trains health workers and institutional representatives, and campaigns on violence against women. It is a member of the women's network Žene protiv nasilja, the SOS helpline network in Serbia and the AT anti-trafficking network.