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“Preventing Violence through Art” is the slogan of the Campaign against domestic violence organized by the Promo-LEX Association and General Inspectorate of Police, in partnership with the Association of Professional and Amateur Artists of Circus Art from the Republic of Moldova, and carried during November 25 – December 10, 2015.

The Aim of the Campaign is to prevent domestic violence among the youth, but also to determine them to become more actively involved in preventing the phenomenon by disseminating information.

“Violence can ruin lives. Each of us deserves a life free of violence, especially domestic violence. It is important for young people to understand that domestic violence should not be accepted and tolerated. They need to know that there is a special national legislation on preventing and combating domestic violence. On the other hand, victims must know their rights and report cases of violence, seek help from authorities and associations working in the field. It is vital for the population to be aware of the serious effects of domestic violence and jointly to contribute to the prevention of this phenomenon”, mentioned Lilia Potîng, lawyer, Promo-LEX Association.

“We believe that art can and should be used to prevent domestic violence. Through art, artistic tricks, and sometimes through humor we can send any message, and in this case to promote nonviolence. It is important to bring light, smile and positive emotions to youth, and at the same time, to urge them not to tolerate violence”, said Anatolie Jornea, the Chairman of the Association of Professional and Amateur Artists of Circus Art from the Republic of Moldova.

Promo-LEX Association together with the partners of the Campaign will visit approximately 20 educational institutions from the country. The scenario of the event intends to run a specially designed mini art-show for this Campaign and to open a Photo Gallery. In addition, Promo-LEX and partners of the Campaign will discuss and distribute informative materials about the phenomenon of domestic violence, its types, and the actions to be undertaken by the victims and witnesses of violence acts, and also about the protection measures and mechanisms foreseen by the law. The young people will benefit from consultancy on issues related to domestic violence and free legal aid, upon request.

The Campaign for Prevention of Domestic Violence will be carried out in the following localities: November 27 – Chisinau; November 30 – Soroca; December 1 – Comrat; December 3 – Cahul; December 7 – Ungheni; December 8 – Cahul.

Media partners of the Campaign: #Diez.md, Moldova.org, Adevărul Molodva, Radio Plai și Radio Moldova Tineret.

The Campaign is implemented with the financial support provided by the Foundation Open Society Institute (FOSI).

For further details, please contact:  Carolina Bondarciuc, Press Officer Promo-LEX: GSM 060280980, Tel/Fax (+373 22) 450024, e-mail [email protected]