Today at the launch of the application process for recognition of status to survivors of sexual violence during conflict, Prime Minister of Kosovo Ramush Haradinaj said that the government of Kosovo has taken all necessary legal and budgetary decisions to create a climate to enable survivors of sexual violence to come forward. In a Facebook post, Haradinaj said that the pension is the least Kosovo could do to support this category of people who have suffered “physically” and “emotionally”.  “I have asked from all involved in this process to be responsible in carrying out this humane mandate,” Haradinaj wrote.

Former president of Kosovo, Atifete Jahjaga, who spearheaded the initiative to support survivors of sexual violence during conflict during her term in office, said she was happy that finally this category will be able to enjoy a more dignified life. Head of the EU Office, Nataliya Apostolova, and the British Ambassador, Ruairi O’Connell, said the EU and UK, respectively, would support Kosovo in efforts to help the survivors of sexual violence.