Udružene žene Banja Luka

Founded in 1996, Udružene žene Banja Luka is a non-governmental organisation based in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina working on gender equality, human rights, justice & legal aid +1 more.

Udružene žene Banja Luka is a non-governmental, non-profit foundation founded in 1996 in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was originally established as a women's association and transformed into a foundation in 2012. The organisation works to advance women's social position and their right to a life free from violence, in family and public life, and to increase women's influence in public and political life through the promotion and protection of women's human rights. It provides direct services to women survivors of gender-based violence, including free legal counselling, a SOS helpline, a safe house for women and children, psychological counselling and self-help groups. It also runs advocacy and public campaigns to improve laws and public policies on preventing violence against women, gender equality and trafficking in human beings, and builds the capacity of police, health and social work professionals, politicians, journalists and students. The organisation works with women of all ages and backgrounds without discrimination.