The
Secretariat of the Shelter Movement, established in 1994, is an organization
of 32 shelters/emergency hotlines, and works to address the problems
of the abused and raped women, victims of trafficking, and place them
on the agenda.
The
reason for establishing the Secretariat was based upon a common wish
to be gathered in an organization that is to help strengthen the external
work of the shelters. Joined in one organization, the shelters become
a stronger pressure group in contact with the authorities and legislative
assemblies.
The
Secretariat wish to influence the society to change their view of
violence against women by following up on laws and guidelines that
are meant to ensure women’s legal rights, pressure authorities
through direct contact, lobby activities and cooperation with other
women’s organizations.
The
Secretariat of the Shelter Movement, established in 1994, is an organization
of 32 shelters/emergency hotlines, and works to address the problems
of the abused and raped women, victims of trafficking, and place them
on the agenda.