Funds Running Out and Layoffs on the Horizon
Stígamót is facing a budget deficit and anticipated layoffs due to a depletion of reserves, despite a persistent waiting list for their services for survivors of sexual violence.
Only ten percent who seek help from Stígamót report the violence
A spokesperson for Stígamót highlights that only ten percent of individuals seeking help report their domestic violence, indicating systemic failures and the need for a new support mechanism that allows victims to feel acknowledged and safe.
“There it was decided not to protect the children”
A spokesperson for Stígamót warns that it is extremely concerning if the legal system considers victims' wishes for leniency towards offenders when sentencing for violence crimes, as it could expose current and future victims to threats and potential further violence from perpetrators.
The ECtHR confirmed that the justice system does not support victims
The European Court of Human Rights has reaffirmed that victims' rights to fair trial are not upheld by the justice system, according to Drífa Snædal of Stígamót.