In the framework of the implementation of the Grant Scheme, on 3rd June 2026, a meeting was organized in the Municipality of Vau Dejes with members of the Coordinated Referral Mechanism (CRM), which was initiated by the NGO ‘Woman to Woman’. The activity aimed to inform and discuss the latest changes in the legal framework for the prevention and treatment of domestic violence, as well as to reflect on their impact on institutional work.
The meeting was attended by representatives from institutions and member organizations of the CRM, including structures of education, police, social services, health and civil society organizations. This broad representation enabled an important exchange of experiences and an inter-institutional discussion on the challenges of implementing the legislation.
During the activity, the legal changes were presented and an open discussion was held with active participation and high interest from the attendees, who shared experiences and concrete cases from their practice. Several important challenges in implementation were identified, including the non-full implementation of the Order for Preliminary Measures of Immediate Protection, the difficulties of women in rural areas in employment and access to professional training, as well as the lack of regular meetings of the CRM, which affects inter-institutional coordination. The continuous work with family assessments for the cases handled was highlighted as a strong point.
In conclusion, the importance of strengthening cooperation and continuing similar activities was highlighted.
