Necuvinte Association, with the legal support of the law firm Țuca Zbârcea & Asociații and of several other senators and deputies from various political parties has been trying for two years to modify the Law 286/2009 regarding the Penal Code. The request is targeting some changes to be made of the 193/NCP article – “Impacts, […]
Women of Courage 2017
In 2007, the US State Department established the “Women of Courage Award” to give to women who demonstrate exceptional courage and leadership in supporting human rights, women’s equality and social progress, often taking great personal risks . This year, on May 11th, the US Embassy in Bucharest awarded Simona Voicescu, the president of the Necuvinte […]
Contest “Eu Mă Implic”
In the national campaign “Broken Wings” were distributed nationally posters containing information on domestic violence which were displayed at the notice board of the apartment buildings in Bucharest and countrywide. These posters are intended for people who have not told anyone about the drama they are going through and never asked for help from authorities. […]
How it feels to be different?
I think every one of us has heard at least once in his or her life prejudices about those who have a different sexual orientation: “That one is gay! I don’t think is good to stay near him, maybe it is contagious!” or “Those gays have mental problems”. Yes, I am gay. I figured out […]
Together with Uber for the Safety of Women in Vehicles and at Home
Necuvinte Association signed a partnership with Uber, the only transportation service for which no passenger is anonymous. We live in crowded cities, always in a hurry, always moving. The need for safe transportation is very important, especially for women, who complained about numerous unpleasant incidents, or even dangerous ones, that happened last year in various […]
A better legislation for the victims of domestic abuse
Today, the deputies voted, in unanimity, the request to amend Law 217/2003 for the prevention and control of domestic abuse, initiated by the independent deputy Remus Cernea. The project strengthens the authority of the emergency protective order, imposing more drastic measures for those who abuse their relatives. The regulation compels the assailant to check in […]
Volunteer of the month
Maria Sburlea studies at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila” Bucharest, Faculty of Social Assistance and is part of Necuvinte Association since May this year. During this time, Maria showed boundless commitment and extraordinary perseverance. Her calmness and patience amaze us every time, but we were especially surprised at the Romexpo Christmas Fair […]
Necuvinte in 2016
2016 was a very intense year for Necuvinte Association. The first impact indicators on the legislative amendment regarding the introduction of the emergency protection order, preventive education programs in schools and universities, launching our first national campaign for the prevention of family violence. More beneficiaries, more volunteers and partners and much more emotions and sleepless […]
Peaceful Holidays!
Between December 23rd and January 3rd, Necuvinte Association’s team will be out of office. We apologise for the inconvenience. Please leave a message on: contact@necuvinte.ro and starting with Tuesday, January 3rd we will get back to you. For emergencies, please check useful contacts list on our website or call the national non-stop helpline: 0800 500 […]
Happy National Day, Romania!
Wishing to promote Romanian women who have made history in Romania and abroad, we present you two Romanian women of the nineteenth century that out of desire to study and for social propensity managed to overcome gender barriers that characterised those times and to establish themselves as the first MD woman from Eastern Europe and, respectively, […]
Volunteer of the month
Denisa is a student at the Faculty of Political Science at the University of Bucharest and is part of the volunteer team of Necuvinte Association since October 2015. Denisa was the mainstay of all projects supported by the Association, and her soul project is “A life without violence – preventive education”, a project for youngsters […]