Strengthening Support for Victims of Terrorism

JurisdictionEuropean Union
Year2022
AuthorAleksandra Ivankovic

Speaker


Aleksandra Ivanković holds a Master’s degree in International Human Rights Law from the University of Oxford and is passionate about the rights of the most vulnerable. In the past more than two decades, Aleksandra has worked, inter alia, as a lawyer in the Registry of the European Court of Human Rights, has led strategic litigation effort on behalf of persons with psycho-social and intellectual disabilities and advocated on behalf of victims of crimes in the EU and beyond.


Aleksandra has authored more than a dozen articles and coordinated many complex projects on the issues of human rights, persons with disabilities and victims of crimes. Since 2017, Aleksandra is the Deputy Director of Victim Support Europe (VSE), where in 2020 she’s been assigned as Operations Manager for the EU Centre of Expertise of Victims’ of Terrorism.



Topic


In this e-presentation, the speaker delves into the commendable work carried out by Victim Support Europe (VSE) and the EU Centre of Expertise for Victims of Terrorism (EUCVT), shedding light on their crucial roles in protecting and supporting victims of terrorism. Throughout the presentation, insightful details are provided, offering a comprehensive understanding of the approaches employed by these organizations and the fundamental principles that underpin victim support.


The speaker begins by highlighting the significance of Victim Support Europe, a prominent organization dedicated to assisting victims of crime across Europe. With a specific focus on victims of terrorism, VSE plays a pivotal role in providing a wide range of support services to individuals affected by such heinous acts. The speaker emphasizes the collaborative efforts of VSE in fostering cooperation between member organizations, sharing expertise, and promoting best practices to ensure the highest level of support for victims of terrorism throughout the continent.


Next, the speaker introduces the EU Centre of Expertise for Victims of Terrorism (EUCVT), an essential resource established by the European Union to enhance victim support specifically in the context of terrorism. The EUCVT serves as a central hub for knowledge exchange,...

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