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SARAJEVO, June 9 (FENA) - In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the German Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina is supporting the Safe House in Sarajevo with 9,000 euros, the embassy said.
German Ambassador Margret Uebber handed over a donation worth 9,000 euros to the Safe House today.
The donation is part of German support for the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Thanks to the support of the German embassy, so far unused premises in the Safe House will be put in use, which will increase the reception capacities. In addition, the donation includes equipment such as dishes, clothes, baby equipment, appliances and furniture.
“Unfortunately, there is a great need for safe houses at the moment. We know that domestic violence was on the rise during the pandemic and self-isolation period. Safe houses offer protection to women and families who are not safe in their own home. Safe houses, of course, have limited reception capacities and have had to meet higher hygiene standards due to the pandemic.
That is why it is important to me to present this donation today, so we can support the Safe House in Sarajevo in order to be able to accommodate more women and, if necessary, isolate them physically. With today's donation, we are reacting directly to the latest events caused by the coronavirus pandemic,” said Ambassador Uebber during the handing over of the donation.
In response to the corona virus pandemic, the German embassy in Sarajevo has so far provided 39,000 euros in assistance.
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has announced that additional 10 million euros will be made available for the Western Balkans.
(FENA) S. R.
