Sandy’s vision is to break the silence surrounding cross-border victims and foster a future where discussing their challenges is no longer taboo.

On #March22, Belgium pays homage to the victims of 2016 Brussels terrorist attacks. Since the year 2000, more than 20,000 people in Europe have died or been injured by terrorist activity. That means that every year some 1,180 families are the victims of terrorism. Today, we are launching the first film out of ‘You won’t believe it, but it exists’ series aimed at tackling the lack of knowledge of the existence of victim support services. ‘Aleksander’s Story’ shares the gruelling reality many victims of terrorism face in the aftermath of a terrorist attack, the effects of crime on the victims and where they find support. Taking care of the needs of victims is a major challenge in the fight against terrorism. When we listen to the victims and survivors of terrorism, when we respect their rights and provide them with support and justice, we are honouring our common bonds, and reducing the lasting damage done by terrorists to individuals, families and communities. This film is dedicated to those who have suffered and lost, and to the family, friends and others who were there to support them.

Petra was victim of an attempted murder from a member of her family in Croatia. While she tried to look for safety to the police, fearing for her life, all her complaints where ignored.
This is the story of how she survived and recovered from the crime.