keqtrajtimin

Keqtrajtimi is a term used in Albanian to denote mistreatment or maltreatment of a person, typically in contexts involving violation of rights. The word combines keq- (“bad”) with trajtim (“treatment”), yielding a meaning akin to “bad treatment.” In practice, keqtrajtimi encompasses various forms of harm that undermine a person’s dignity and well-being.

Forms of mistreatment include physical violence or injury, psychological or emotional abuse (humiliation, threats, intimidation), sexual abuse, neglect (failure to provide essential care, supervision, or protection), exploitation (unpaid or underpaid labor, coercive work, or trafficking), and discrimination based on attributes such as age, gender, ethnicity, disability, or immigration status. Keqtrajtimi can occur in several settings, including home and family life, care environments for children, the elderly, or disabled persons, schools and workplaces, detention facilities, and during migration or asylum processes.

Legal and policy frameworks recognize mistreatment as a matter of human rights and criminal law. International instruments such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the Convention against Torture prohibit torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment. National laws in many countries criminalize various aspects of mistreatment, including domestic violence, abuse, neglect, and exploitation, with remedies available through criminal prosecutions, civil actions, or protective measures. Enforcement and reporting mechanisms, social services, and awareness campaigns aim to prevent keqtrajtimi and support affected individuals.

Impact can be severe, including physical injury, mental health problems, trauma, and long-term social and economic consequences. Preventive strategies emphasize education, safeguarding policies, accessible reporting channels, shelters and support services, and accountability for perpetrators.