Founded in 1990, Victim Support Europe (VSE) is the leading European umbrella organisation advocating for all victims of crime, regardless of the type of crime or who the victim is. For over 35 years, VSE has worked to ensure victims across Europe can access their legal rights and receive support, whether or not they report a crime.

VSE represents 83 national member organisations, collectively supporting more than 3 million people annually across 36 countries.

The organisation works closely with European and international institutions to shape laws, policies, and strategies on victims’ rights. VSE has formal consultative status with the UN ECOSOC Committee and the Council of Europe, and collaborates with the European Commission, European Parliament, and EU agencies, including the Fundamental Rights Agency.

VSE actively informs organisations and policymakers about gaps in victims’ rights and implementation challenges through consultations, expert meetings, and conferences. It shares expertise on victims’ rights at international events, develops research, and builds knowledge and capacity at national and local levels.

Through advocacy, research, capacity-building, policy influence, projects on the ground, and awareness-raising, VSE works toward its vision of a Europe — and a world — where victims are supported, protected, and empowered to rebuild their lives.