From July 17 to 31, 2026, victim advocates across Kosovo handled 125 new cases, the Office for Victim Protection and Assistance (ZMNV) announced.

Data from the Prosecution System show that domestic violence accounted for the largest share, with 87 cases. During the same period, four cases of attempted murder, three of rape, one war crimes case, one human trafficking case, six cases of threatening, four of sexual harassment and six of minor bodily injury were recorded.

The list also includes one case each of kidnapping, assault, harassment and robbery, as well as one case of enabling trafficking and forcing someone into prostitution. Two cases involving an extramarital union with a person under the age of 16 and six cases of contempt of court were also handled.

During the reporting period, ZMNV was present at 109 court hearings and 20 hearings held at the prosecution office. There were also three convictions, three acquittals, three representations at police stations and three pending applications for protection orders.

According to the Prosecution System, 16 applications for emergency protection orders and one application for a temporary emergency protection order were approved, while five applications of this nature remain pending. Two applications for protection orders were withdrawn by the parties, while another was rejected by the court.

During this period, 26 victim consent statements were also recorded, along with one pending application for compensation for damages and 66 legal consultations. In addition, four cases were referred to Centers for Social Work, 21 to shelters, while seven representations were carried out at shelters.

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