According to data from human rights organizations, among these appeals, 24 are related to domestic violence, 46 to alimony obligations, and 31 to children's rights. The remaining appeals address various aspects, such as monitoring court proceedings, labor rights, complaints against medical and educational institutions, as well as issues related to placement in crisis centers and receiving psychological assistance.
Women suffering from domestic violence face a number of serious problems:
- forensic examinations often only record minor health damage, while victims believe their injuries are more serious;
- many cases are closed at the pre-trial stage;
- there are instances where the qualification of the crime is changed without sufficient grounds;
- perpetrators ignore the conditions of protection orders;
- investigative actions are conducted without the presence of a lawyer;
- victims are often summoned for questioning multiple times;
- women continue to live under the same roof as the aggressor, leading to a recurrence of violence;
- victims of violence are insufficiently informed about the Istanbul Protocol, which is intended for documenting cases of violence and requires completion by medical institutions.
The Akikatchi Institute actively supports women affected by violence, protecting their rights and interests. The work is based on an individual approach to each case and includes:
- collecting and analyzing information, monitoring the implementation of protective measures;
- explaining to victims their rights and available assistance mechanisms;
- in cases of inaction or delays by law enforcement agencies, the institute initiates prosecutorial oversight and seeks necessary measures to be taken.
In addition, staff provide legal consultations, direct women to crisis centers, medical institutions, and social protection services, assist in obtaining psychological support, ensuring comprehensive assistance and monitoring court processes.
