Recently, two of our intercultural workers visited the Council for Refugee Women in Sofia, Bulgaria, as part of an Erasmus+ project. This non-profit organization has been supporting women who find themselves in difficult life situations in a foreign country for several decades. Their work inspired us to write this article, where you will find an overview of organizations that help women in various life situations, as well as important contacts in case of risk or emergency.
Personal Development and Community Support for Women
- Matertera, z. s. (CS/EN/RU)
A community organization of women with migration experience. It offers a safe space for sharing, mutual support, personal development, and community gatherings. - Ženy v migraci – Women in Migration (CS/EN/UA/RU)
A project of the organization SIMI focused on gender equality, access to healthcare and employment, and the prevention of gender discrimination, including community workshops and support events.
Help in Cases of Domestic Violence and Danger
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Helpline – free of charge, 24/7 : 116 006
Police of the Czech Republic: 158
- Intervenční centrum Praha (CSSP) – Intervention Center Prague (CS/EN/DE)
Professional assistance for victims of domestic violence – crisis intervention, counselling, and support when dealing with institutions. - ROSA – centrum pro ženy – Centre for Women
Specialized support for women experiencing domestic violence – crisis helpline, counselling, and safe accommodation. - Bílý kruh bezpečí (CS/EN)
Psychological, legal, and social assistance for victims of crime and domestic violence. - ACORUS
Support for women and families at risk of domestic violence – counselling, therapy, and legal assistance. - proFem (CS/EN/UA)
Support for victims of domestic and sexual violence – crisis intervention, psychological and legal assistance. Staff speak Czech, English, and Ukrainian. - Poradna Magdala – Arcidiecézní charita Praha (CS/EN)
Podpora pro lidi ohroženédomácím násilím či obchodováním s lidmi. Pomáhá s bezpečným ubytováním, právním poradenstvím, psychologickou péčí i integrací do společnosti. - Centrum LOCIKA (CS/EN)
Specializovaná pomoc dětem a rodinám ohroženým domácím násilím. - Neodkládej to (CS/EN/UA)
Information and support for women experiencing violence available in three languages: Czech, English, and Ukrainian. - Bezpečnostní plán
It is not easy to find the courage to take steps toward difficult but necessary changes. Here you can find practical guidance on how to increase your safety in a dangerous situation and what to prepare in case of a crisis.
If you do not speak Czech or are worried about not being able to describe your situation properly, please contact our intercultural workers. They can accompany you to these organizations and provide interpreting on site. You can find their contact details HERE.
Psychosocial Support and Therapy
- CIC – psychologické poradenství – Psychological Counselling (CS/EN/UA/RU)
Psychological support for migrant women and men in various life situations. - TEP – Terapie příchozích – Therapy for Newcomers (CS/EN/UA/RU)
The organization InBáze offers individual therapy sessions in a safe environment for migrants with any type of residence status. - Mapa psychosociální pomoci – Map of Psychosocial Support
An overview of available support across the Czech Republic for Ukrainian citizens affected by the war.
Shelter Accommodation
Shelter accommodation provides confidential temporary housing for women (with or without children) affected by domestic violence. It is offered by the following organizations:
Labour and Other Forms of Exploitation
- La Strada ČR (CS/EN/UA/RU and others)
Support for people at risk of labour exploitation and human trafficking. - In IUSTITIA
Support for victims of bias-motivated and violent crimes, including legal counselling.
Humanitarian Aid
- Humanitární šatník Praha – Humanitarian Wardrobe Prague (CS/EN)
Material assistance – clothing and basic necessities. - There are also furniture and food banks in Prague. You can learn more about this type of support in our article How We Can Help People in Need in the Czech Republic. If you are seeking this assistance or know someone who needs it, please contact a social worker at ICP, who can help foreign nationals get in touch with these organizations. You can book an appointment at +420 252 543 846 or by email at info@icpraha.com
Even in difficult and uncertain situations, there are places in the Czech Republic where migrant women can find safety, understanding, and professional support. Seeking help is not a sign of weakness, but a step toward protecting yourself and your children and gradually regaining control over your life. We hope you will never need these contacts for yourself. However, someone in your surroundings—a friend, neighbour, or client—may one day face a challenging situation. In such moments, it is important to know where to turn, how to offer support, and where to safely refer them.
This article was created with the support of the Erasmus+ program (2024-1-CZ01-KA122-ADU-000240058).
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