Marta is an independent non-governmental organization that supports women who are victims of domestic violence or human trafficking. It promotes women’s rights and develops projects that address gender-based violence, female exclusion and poverty.
How can it help you
If you are a victim of domestic violence or human trafficking, Marta offers professional assistance and support. Its social workers, psychologists, psychotherapists, lawyers and other specialists can help you in crisis situations and provide a broad range of services.
Call 8000-2012 for a special helpline which is free of charge and available from Monday till Friday between 10am and 6pm. You can also sign up for a consultation using the contact details below.
Activities
- Professional assistance and support in crisis situations
- Work with young people to raise their awareness of gender equality, challenging traditional gender stereotypes and thus reducing the risk of young people experiencing violence and becoming victims of human trafficking
- Advocacy to reduce social exclusion, to promote access to and reintegration into the labour market, balance one’s family and professional life, facilitate more flexible and more effective forms of work organisation and support services, reduce tension and rehabilitate and reintegrate victims of human trafficking
- Creative fund raising projects, supported by artists, for the protection of the rights and security of women
- Promotion of international cooperation
- Research on topics within the organisation’s competence and dissemination of results
More information & Contacts
marta.lv
centrs@marta.lv
+371 67378539
Marta Resource Centre for Women
49–3 Matisa Street
Riga, LV-1009
Latvia