Description

Decree N° 2012-22A of August 13, 2012 "portant création, composition, attributions et fonctionnement des centres intégrés départementaux de coordination pour la prise en charge des victimes et survivants (es) de violences Basées sur le genre", establishes the creation, composition, powers, and functioning of Integrated Departmental Coordination Centers for the care of victims and survivors of gender-based violence in Benin. 

The decree sets out the framework for the establishment of these centers, which are responsible for providing coordinated services to individuals affected by gender-based violence. The centers' mandates include the provision of medical, psychological, legal, and social support to victims and survivors. Additionally, the decree defines the composition of the centers, detailing the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders involved in their operation. These centers are tasked with ensuring the proper coordination of efforts between different institutions and services to guarantee comprehensive support for victims.