Helplines in Kosovo.

Get help with abuse and domestic violence from a hotline in Kosovo

Domestic abuse is any action or behaviour from a partner or spouse, girlfriend/boyfriend or family member that aims to control you. For some, this is physical violence, for others it takes the form of verbal, emotional, sexual or financial abuse.

One in three women and one in three men have experienced abuse or domestic violence. You might be afraid of reaching out for support. However, there are people who are equipped and willing to help you. Consider reaching out to any of the 1 hotlines in Kosovo who with abuse and domestic violence if you are experiencing these signs:

• Not allowing you to work or get an education
• Your partner/family member has told you they will commit suicide if you leave
• Feeling like you can’t do anything right for your partner/family member
• Your partner/family member yells at you
• You are being threatened that your children will be taken away from you
• Forcing you to use substances, lead an unhealthy lifestyle, or not take medication you need
• Believing that your partner/family member’s aggressive behavior is your fault
• Being taken advantage of financially

After months or years of abusive behaviour from your partner or family member, you might doubting yourself and your sanity. However, this is your abuser talking. The abuse, and everything associated with it, is not your fault.

It’s normal if you feel isolated. Victims of abuse and domestic violence are exposed to extreme stress and often go through it alone. Even though it might feel difficult to share what you are going through, hotline staff in Kosovo will listen, try to understand – and help you.

Consider contacting a hotline in Kosovo right away for free, private help with abuse and domestic violence.