In the scope of the project "puSHEd – protect, understand, support: help the elderly", on November 14, 2022, the first focus group was held with experts who work with older women victims of violence. The project in question began its implementation on June 1, 2022, and is implemented by the BaBe association Be active. Be emancipated. in partnership with the City of Zagreb, the Home for Children and Adult Victims of Domestic Violence “Duga – Zagreb” and the Zajednički put Foundation.

We would like to remind you that this is a project that aims to prevent and combat gender-based violence against older women by developing gender-specific responses in providing support to victims and building the capacity of relevant stakeholders in the protection and support system. The project also aims to raise awareness of the general population and improve the community's response to gender-based violence against older women, primarily by increasing the number of reports of violence and preventing it.

Focus groups are organized with the aim of identifying obstacles encountered when working with older women victims of violence. The target group is experts from the system of support for women victims of violence, with an emphasis on civil society organizations.

The project itself relies on the Istanbul Convention and is aimed at promoting gender equality and non-discrimination as key European values and fundamental principles for eradicating gender-based violence against older women. The project was financed with funds from the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) program of the European Union in the amount of €208,716.34. 

The three-day training "Introducing quality standards when developing public policy guidelines" was held from 19 to 21 October in the premises of the socio-cultural centre "Šesnaestica". The training was attended by representatives of the Department of Sociology, University of Zadar, and civil society organisations: BaBe Budi aktivna. Budi emancipiran., Association for Human Rights and Civic Participation PaRiter, Association 'HERA' Križevci - For the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights, Center, Women's Association "IZVOR", Croatian Association of Business Women Krug, Space for Gender and Media Culture K-zona, Women's Group Korak Karlovac, CESI - Centre for Education, Counselling and Research, Parents' Association "Korak po korak".

The first day of the training was devoted to theoretical concepts of public policy, so we dealt with the determination of public policies and the models and classification of public policies and policy actors. Also, in groups, we did an exercise where we analyzed the current state of the environment using a SWOT analysis and defined stakeholders important for public policies.

On the second day, we analyzed the preliminary results of the research in detail.Survey of public opinion and the needs of parents of minor children” conducted by the University of Zadar (2022) as part of the project. From the aforementioned research, we defined the main problems, which were the uneven use of parental sick leave in the event of a child's illness, the lack of full-day and extended stay programs, and the lack of capacity in kindergartens and nurseries. Using a problem tree, we defined the immediate causes and consequences of the aforementioned observed problems in three groups.

On the third day, we continued working in groups, transforming the problem tree into a goal tree. Based on the results of research by the University of Zadar, we defined the main problems for which we worked on designing possible policy instruments in relation to the defined goals.

The three-day training, led by Suzana Kunac, is part of the project “The impact of public policies on the quality of family and working life and on the demographic picture of Croatia – spaces of change”  whose implementation began on 28.10.2020. and lasts 36 months. The value of the project is 3,599,941.69 HRK, of which 15% is financed from the state budget of the Republic of Croatia, and 85% from the European Social Fund. The project aims to strengthen civil society organizations included in the Thematic Network through partnerships, cross-sectoral cooperation with higher education institutions, and local and regional self-government units in order to achieve effective social dialogue with the purpose of developing and proposing adequate public policies, adapted to the cultural specificities of each region, in order to contribute to the harmonization of the private and business lives of citizens of the Republic of Croatia.

On September 27, 2022, as part of the project "The Impact of Public Policies on the Quality of Family and Working Life and on the Demographic Picture of Croatia - Spaces of Change", Cross-Sectoral Synergy Meetings were held simultaneously in 4 cities. The meetings were held in Križevci (organized by the Hera association), Split (organized by the Domine association), Poreč (organized by CGI Poreč) and Rijeka (organized by the PaRIter association). The general goal of the meetings was to establish meaningful and comprehensive measures, activities and recommendations for public policies for the harmonization of private and business life in accordance with the development specificities of the regions in which the project is implemented.
The specific objectives were to present the research of the University of Zadar conducted within the project, to conduct a structured dialogue and local consultations with decision-makers on at least one challenge/recommendation highlighted through the research findings that is regionally specific, and to create a joint, cross-sectoral plan for overcoming regional specificities/challenges identified by local stakeholders.
The University of Zadar presented the results of a public opinion survey on the reconciliation of private and professional life among parents of minor children in Croatia via Zoom. The results of the survey were followed simultaneously by participants in all 4 meetings in 4 cities, after which they were given the opportunity to ask questions to the research team in Zadar. After reviewing the survey results, the meeting participants discussed, each in their own city, the problems and needs of working parents of minor children and tried to devise potential solutions considering local specificities. After the group work was completed, the cities shared the results of their discussions via Zoom. What all participants noticed, regardless of location, was the lack of places in kindergartens and nurseries, the lack of extended and full-day programs, and limited flexibility of the workplace and parents' time. As a result of these meetings, the "4th Shift - Invisible Work" network will compile proposals for measures, activities and recommendations for public policies on the reconciliation of private and professional life.

Project 'The impact of public policies on the quality of family and working life and on the demographic picture of Croatia - spaces of change' started on 28.10.2020 and lasts 36 months. The value of the project is 3,599,941.69 HRK, of which 15% is financed from the state budget of the Republic of Croatia, and 85% from the European Social Fund. The project aims to strengthen civil society organizations included in the Thematic Network through partnerships, cross-sectoral cooperation with higher education institutions, and local and regional self-government units in order to achieve effective social dialogue with the purpose of developing and proposing adequate public policies, adapted to the cultural specificities of each region, in order to contribute to the harmonization of the private and business lives of citizens of the Republic of Croatia.

On July 14 and 15, 2022, from 10:00 to 16:00, the BaBe association Be active. Be emancipated. and the Association for Support to Victims and Witnesses  As part of the project "ZVONO - We empower non-governmental organizations with knowledge and skills", they underwent training on the management and organizational development of CSOs in the field of human rights online, via the Zoom application.

As part of the training, participants enriched their knowledge regarding building a management system, legal and strategic frameworks that enable organizational development, establishing and implementing a work planning system in the organization, securing resources for the efficient operation of the organization, and ensuring flexibility in strategic planning.

The project is led by the BaBe Budi aktivna. Budi emancipiran association, and the project is implemented in partnership with the Association for Victim and Witness Support and the Vukovar-Srijem County. The project is co-financed by funds from the European Social Fund and the Office for Cooperation with NGOs of the Government of the Republic of Croatia, and the total value is 477,636.38 kuna.

*The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of the BaBe Budi Aktivna. Budi Emancipiran association.

Dana 7. srpnja 2022. godine održano je predstavljanje projekta puSHEd: protect, understand, support: help the elderly udruge B.a.B.e. Budi aktivna. Budi emancipiran., a koji je s provedbom započeo 1. lipnja 2022. godine. Projekt je financiran sredstvima iz Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programa Europske unije.

Sve prisutne pozdravila je dr.sc. Romana Galić, pročelnica Gradskog ureda za socijalnu zaštitu, zdravstvo, branitelje i osobe s invaliditetom, a izlaganja je započela pučka pravobraniteljica mr. sc. Tena Šimonović Einwalter koja je pričala o pojavnosti nasilja prema starijim osobama te o aktivnostima koje ista provodi, a u svrhu prevencije i suzbijanja nasilja prema starijima.

Uz voditeljicu projekta Petru Kontić, koja je svim prisutnim predstavila ciljeve, aktivnosti i očekivane rezultate predmetnog projekta, na događanju su govorile i predstavnice drugih partnerskih organizacija; Ines Vrban, upraviteljica Zaklade „Zajednički put“ podijelila je iskustvo rada sa starijim osobama žrtvama nasilja, Sanja Devčić pozdravila je prisutne ispred Doma za djecu i odrasle – žrtve obiteljskog nasilja „Duga Zagreb“, a Doria Jukić predstavila je rad SOS linije za starije osobe žrtve nasilja koju je koordinirala „Duga Zagreb“.

Na događanju su prisustvovala ukupno 42 sudionika/ce.

The aim of the project is to prevent and combat gender-based violence against older women by developing gender-specific responses in providing support to victims and building the capacity of relevant experts from the protection and support system. The project is also aimed at raising awareness of the general population and improving the community's response to gender-based violence against older women, primarily by increasing the number of reports of violence, but also by preventing it. The project in question is being implemented by the BaBe association in partnership with The City of Zagreb, the Zajednički put Foundation and the Home for Children and Adult Victims of Domestic Violence "Duga-Zagreb", and with the support of the Ombudsman, the Association for Support to Victims and Witnesses, and the European Social Network.

BaBe Association Be active. Be emancipated. organizes Round table as part of the project "puSHEd – protect, understand, support: help the elderly", which began implementation on June 1, 2022. The project was funded by the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values program of the European Union.

The aim of the project is to prevent and combat gender-based violence against older women by developing gender-specific responses in providing support to victims and building the capacity of relevant experts from the protection and support system. The project is also aimed at raising awareness of the general population and improving the community's response to gender-based violence against older women, primarily by increasing the number of reports of violence, but also by preventing it. The project in question is being implemented by the BaBe association in partnership with The City of Zagreb, the Zajednički put Foundation and the Home for Children and Adult Victims of Domestic Violence "Duga-Zagreb", and with the support of the Ombudsman, the Association for Support to Victims and Witnesses, and the European Social Network.

The round table is the first project activity organized with the aim of presenting the project, but also raising awareness about the problem of violence against older women. The round table will be held in Thursday, July 7, 2022 at Kaptol 27 (Zagreb City Hall) starting at 1 p.m.and.

We kindly ask you to confirm your participation no later than Wednesday, July 6, 2022 to the email address petra.kontic@babe.hrThe number of participants is limited.

Dana 1. lipnja 2022. godine započela je provedba projekta puSHed – Protect, Understand, Support: Help the Elderly. Projekt provodi udruga B.a.B.e. u partnerstvu s Gradom Zagrebom, Domom Duga Zagreb i Zakladom zajednički put te uz podršku Pučke pravobraniteljice, Udruge za podršku žrtvama i svjedocima i Europske socijalne mreže.

The project aims to prevent and combat gender-based violence against older women by developing gender-specific responses to support victims and building the capacity of relevant stakeholders in the protection and support system. The project also aims to raise awareness among the general population and improve community responses to gender-based violence against older women, primarily through increased reporting and prevention of violence.

Project activities include needs analysis, development of training materials and guidelines for professionals working with older women victims of violence, training for professionals working with older women victims of violence, knowledge exchange and good practice activities as well as awareness-raising activities on the issue. All project activities are focused on the needs of victims with a special emphasis on needs in crisis situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dana 2. lipnja 2022. godine održan je kickoff sastanak na kojem su prisustvovale predstavnice svih partnerskih organizacija. Na sastanku je definiran plan provedbe projektnih aktivnosti te međusobne odgovornosti svakog od partnera unutar konzorcija.

The project relies on the Istanbul Convention and aims to promote gender equality and non-discrimination as key European values and fundamental principles for the eradication of gender-based violence against older women. The project was financed with funds from the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) program of the European Union in the amount of €208,716.34. 

On May 18, 2022, the final conference was held as part of the BaBe Budi aktivna. Budi emancipiran project, entitled "Advice and conversation against violence and social exclusion". The conference was held at Franje Petračića 6 (HUB385), starting at 10 am with participant registration and lasting until 1 pm, followed by a reception for participants who physically attended the conference. Given that the conference was held in a hybrid model, interested participants could also follow the conference via the ZOOM application. A total of 94 participants participated in the final conference, of which 34 were live and 60 were online. The final conference was held with the aim of presenting the results of the project, as well as with the purpose of raising awareness about various forms of violence against women.

A total of five speakers presented at the final conference, each delivering their presentations within a time frame of half an hour. The president of the BaBe association and the manager of the aforementioned project, Petra Kontić, presented the activities that took place as part of the project and the project results themselves, including the "Manual on the Implementation of the Policy of Protection from Domestic Violence through the Activities of Social Welfare Centers", which was distributed to the conference participants and can be downloaded for free from the BaBe association's website. Associate Professor Dr. Sc. Ksenija Klasnić from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Zagreb presented the topic of economic domestic violence against women to the participants. Since economic domestic violence against women is one of the least researched forms of violence against women, the speaker explained in detail the causes, forms and consequences of this form of violence. The coordinator of the BaBe association's "SURF and SOUND" project, Dean Šarčević, spoke about various forms of online violence against women, and in particular about one of the most common forms, revenge pornography. He also presented the platform "NEON - NO! Online Violence", which provides the opportunity to report online violence, but also has an advisory role on various forms of online violence. The head of psychological counseling at the BaBe association, Bruna Nedoklan, presented on the topic of psychological violence against women and touched on the causes and consequences of this form of violence. Lawyer and external associate of the BaBe association, Ljubica Matijević-Vrsaljko, presented the legislative and institutional framework for combating violence against women. As members of the mobile team as part of the project "Advice and conversation against violence and social exclusion", Bruna Nedoklan and Ljubica Matijević-Vrsaljko also spoke about their experience of free counseling for women victims of violence in the Sisak-Moslavina and Vukovar-Srijem counties.

"Advice and conversation against violence and social exclusion" is a project of the BaBe association Be active. Be emancipated. which is implemented in partnership with the Volunteer Center of the Vukovar-Srijem County and the social welfare centers from Županja, Vinkovci, Sisak and Novska. It is aimed at providing assistance to women victims of domestic violence by ensuring the regional availability of legal and psychosocial counseling services. The project is implemented within the framework of the Operational Program Efficient Human Resources 2014-2020, and is co-financed by the European Union from the European Social Fund.

U sklopu projekta „Savjetom i razgovorom protiv nasilja i socijalne isključenosti“, a u cilju razmjene znanja i iskustva sa srodnim organizacijama i institucijama, organizirale smo studijski posjet u Švedsku. Studijski posjet trajao je tri dana za vrijeme kojih smo posjetile 4 organizacije u Stockholmu.

1000 Möjligheter ili „1000 Mogućnosti“ je organizacija osnovana s ciljem uspostavljanja ravnopravnog društva bez nasilja. „1000 mogućnosti“ radi na prevenciji i podršci s djecom i mladima kao ciljanom grupom i temelji se na razumijevanju moći, roda i nasilja. Jedno od područja djelovanja je nasilje u mladenačkim vezama (od 12. do 22. godine), pri čemu pružaju podršku i pomoć žrtvama. Imaju otvorenu nacionalnu telefonsku liniju koja pruža pomoć i podršku mladima u prostituciji, kao i terapijski centar za mlade u prostituciji.

Agera Kvinnojour je sklonište za žene žrtve nasilja i njihovu djecu koje funkcionira kao neprofitna je i nestranačka organizacija. Imaju otvorenu telefonsku liniju na kojoj zaprimaju pozive od osoba koje su izložene ili su bile izložene nasilju u vezama. Sklonište nudi privremeni sigurni smještaj ženama koje su bile izložene nasilju, a također nude i informacije za počinitelje nasilja.

UNIZON je nacionalna udruga i krovna organizacija koja okuplja preko 130 skloništa za žene, djevojčice, mlade i skloništa za žrtve seksualnog nasilja i incesta. UNIZON nastoji osigurati da se svim ženama žrtvama nasilja i djeci, kao i ranjivim mladim ljudima, ponudi kvalitetna podrška i zaštita, bez obzira na životnu situaciju i porijeklo. Rad se uglavnom sastoji od podrške i zaštite žena žrtava nasilja i njihove djece, preventivnog i suportivnog rada s djecom i mladima te podizanju svijesti o problemu nasilja.

Antidiskrimineringsbyrån Stockholm Syd je agencija za borbu protiv diskriminacije koju vodi SIOS, tijelo za suradnju etničkih organizacija u Švedskoj. Cilj djelovanja je suzbijanje diskriminacije i promicanje ljudskih prava. Agencija za borbu protiv diskriminacije Stockholm Syd također pruža besplatno savjetovanje, podršku i informacije za pojedince koji se osjećaju diskriminiranima zbog spola, transrodnog identiteta ili izražavanja, etničke pripadnosti, vjere ili drugog uvjerenja, invaliditeta, seksualne orijentacije ili dobi.

Studijskom posjetu prisustvovale su voditeljica i asistentica na projektu, psihologinja na projektu te predstavnici partnera iz centara za socijalnu skrb s područja Siska, Županje i Vinkovaca. Projekt „Savjetom i razgovorom protiv nasilja i socijalne isključenosti“ financiran je sredstvima iz Europskog socijalnog fonda, a provodi ga udruga B.a.B.e. Budi aktivna. Budi emancipiran. u partnerstvu s Volonterskim centrom Vukovarsko-srijemske županije i centrima za socijalnu skrb iz Siska, Novske, Vinkovaca i Županje.

U sklopu projekta „Savjetom i razgovorom protiv nasilja i socijalne isključenosti“ održan je Okrugli stol s ciljem predstavljanja rezultata projektnih aktivnosti i socijalnih usluga koje se pružaju u sklopu predmetnog projekta. Projekt je financiran sredstvima iz Europskog socijalnog fonda, a provodi se u partnerstvu s CZSS Novska, CZSS Sisak, CZSS Vinkovci, CZSS Županja i Volonterskim centrom Vukovarsko-srijemske županije.

Okrugli stol održan je 7. travnja 2022. godine putem ZOOM aplikacije, a na istom je sudjelovalo 40 socijalnih radnika/ca. Na Okruglom stolu izlagale su Petra Kontić, predsjednica udruge i voditeljica projekta, Ana Šimunić asistentica na projektu i Anka Kekez Koštro, vanjska suradnica. Predstavljena je analiza pruženih usluga pravnog i psihosocijalnog savjetovanja, kao i analiza potreba zaposlenika/ca u centrima za socijalnu skrb s područja cijele Hrvatske.