Gërvalla: Justice for survivors of violence remains a human obligation

The acting Minister of Justice, Donika Gërvalla, held a meeting with Dr. Monika Hauser, founder and chair of the organization Medica Mondiale.

She highly praised the role of Medica Mondiale, describing the organization as one of the strongest voices in the world in defense of women and survivors of sexual violence used as a weapon of war.

In a post on Facebook, Gërvalla said that together with Dr. Hauser and Ms. Mirlinda Sada from Medica Gjakova, they discussed the need to combat stigma and the re-traumatization of survivors, the importance of a trauma-sensitive approach in the justice system, as well as strengthening institutional mechanisms in support of them.

Gërvalla further stressed that transitional justice cannot be considered complete without addressing trauma, without recognizing the dignity of survivors, without creating safe spaces for their testimonies, and without punishing the perpetrators of crimes.

She added that the lifelong work and dedication of Dr. Monika Hauser remain a lasting testament that the dignity of survivors, truth, and justice are not only political or legal issues, but above all human and moral obligations.