On 25 September 2025, a meeting of the Interdisciplinary Technical Team of the Coordinated Referral Mechanism convened at the Bushat Administrative Unit, organized by “Woman to Woman” NGO in the framework of the SCPA Program Grants’ Scheme. The meeting aimed to share strengths, address challenges related to the treatment of cases of violence and make proposals for improving the provision of services and inter-institutional cooperation.
Representatives of member institutions of the Coordinated Referral Mechanism such as the Regional Employment Directorate in Shkodra, Shkodra Bailiff’s Office, Vau Dejes Labor Office, Vau Dejes Social Housing Office, Shkodra Prefect’s Institution and Shkodra District Council, non-governmental organizations, the Director of Social Services of Vau Dejes and the Local Coordinator against Domestic Violence at the Vau Dejes Municipality participated in this activity. During the discussions, difficulties were highlighted such as girls and women refusing employment, vulnerable groups, the lack of public transport that creates major limitations for the community, especially for the employment of women and the education of children, etc.
In conclusion, the participants emphasized the need for timely budgeting of services for victim support and the need for community information and awareness.
