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width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Initiative Launched in Partnership with Benin to Prevent Conflict and Strengthen Communities</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-20345" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-20345 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://bj.usembassy.gov/category/art-and-culture/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Art & Culture</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-20345 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear 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https://bj.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/162/ambvisitsthekg_usinbenin-1.jpg 750w, https://bj.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/162/ambvisitsthekg_usinbenin-1-200x120.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Ambassador Mahoney Meets King Kpetoni Koda IV and Imam Razack Issa Samari in Djougou</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-20350-post-23844" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-20350 ubermenu-item-20350-post-23844 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://bj.usembassy.gov/ambassador-mahoney-visit-to-uac/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://bj.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/162/Amb.Mahoney-I-UAC-1-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://bj.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/162/Amb.Mahoney-I-UAC-1-175x105.jpg 175w, https://bj.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/162/Amb.Mahoney-I-UAC-1-350x210.jpg 350w, https://bj.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/162/Amb.Mahoney-I-UAC-1.jpg 750w, https://bj.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/162/Amb.Mahoney-I-UAC-1-200x120.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Ambassador Mahoney Visits University of Abomey Calavi</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-20350-post-23430" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-20350 ubermenu-item-20350-post-23430 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://bj.usembassy.gov/ari-roland-jazz-quartet-in-benin/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://bj.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/162/Ari-Roland-P-1-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://bj.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/162/Ari-Roland-P-1-175x105.jpg 175w, https://bj.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/162/Ari-Roland-P-1-350x210.jpg 350w, https://bj.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/162/Ari-Roland-P-1.jpg 750w, https://bj.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/162/Ari-Roland-P-1-200x120.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Ari Roland Jazz Quartet in Benin</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-20350-post-23197" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-20350 ubermenu-item-20350-post-23197 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://bj.usembassy.gov/investigative-journalism-training/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://bj.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/162/JournalismInvest-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://bj.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/162/JournalismInvest-175x105.jpg 175w, https://bj.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/162/JournalismInvest-350x210.jpg 350w, https://bj.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/162/JournalismInvest.jpg 750w, https://bj.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/162/JournalismInvest-200x120.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Formation Journalisme Dan Glick" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Investigative journalism training with Dan Glick</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-20346" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-20346 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://bj.usembassy.gov/category/speeches/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Speeches</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-20346 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li class="ubermenu-item"></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-20347" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-20347 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://bj.usembassy.gov/category/security-and-emergency-messages/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Security & Emergency Messages</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-20347 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-20352-post-25881" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-20352 ubermenu-item-20352-post-25881 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://bj.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-cotonou-benin-december-21-2021/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://bj.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/162/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://bj.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/162/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://bj.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/162/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://bj.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/162/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://bj.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/162/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Great Seal of the United States" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Cotonou, Benin </span></a></li><li id="menu-item-20352-post-22689" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-20352 ubermenu-item-20352-post-22689 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://bj.usembassy.gov/security-message-u-s-citizens-holiday-personal-security-reminder-2018/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://bj.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/162/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://bj.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/162/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://bj.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/162/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://bj.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/162/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://bj.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/162/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Great Seal of the United States" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Holiday Personal Security Reminder</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-20352-post-22659" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-20352 ubermenu-item-20352-post-22659 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://bj.usembassy.gov/worldwide-caution/"><img 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committed to assisting U.S. citizens who become victims of crime while abroad. We help in two ways:</p> <ul> <li>Overseas: consular officers, agents, and staff work with crime victims and help them with the local police and medical systems.</li> <li>In the United States: our office of Overseas Citizens Services will stay in touch with family members in the United States, and help provide U.S.-based resources for the victim when possible.</li> </ul> <p><b>If you are the victim of a crime overseas</b>:</p> <ul> <li>Contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate: <ul> <li>Consular officers are available for emergency assistance 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.</li> <li>Contact information for <a class="ext-link" title="" href="http://www.usembassy.gov/" rel="external nofollow">U.S. Embassies and Consulates</a> overseas can be found here or by going to our individual <a class="ext-link" title="" href="http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country.html" rel="external nofollow">Country Specific Information</a> pages.</li> <li>To contact the Department of State in the U.S. call 1-888-407-4747 (from the U.S. or Canada) or (202) 501-4444 (from overseas).</li> <li>Contact the local police to report the incident and get immediate help. Request a copy of the police report.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><b>Consular Assistance to U.S. Crime Victims</b>:</p> <p>When a U.S. citizen is the victim of a crime overseas, he or she may suffer from physical, emotional or financial injuries. It can be more difficult because the victim may be in unfamiliar surroundings, and may not know the local language or customs. Consular officers, consular agents, and local employees at overseas posts know local government agencies and resources in the country where they work.</p> <p><b>We can help</b>:</p> <ul> <li>Replace a stolen passport</li> <li>Contact family, friends, or employers</li> <li>Obtain appropriate medical care</li> <li>Address emergency needs that arise as a result of the crime</li> <li>Explain the local criminal justice process</li> <li>Obtain information about your case</li> <li>Connect you to local and U.S.-based resources to assist victims of crime</li> <li>Obtain information about any local and U.S. victim compensation programs available</li> <li>Provide a list of local lawyers who speak English</li> </ul> <p><b>We cannot</b>:</p> <ul> <li>Investigate crimes</li> <li>Provide legal advice or represent you in court</li> <li>Serve as official interpreters or translators</li> <li>Pay legal, medical, or other fees for you</li> </ul> <p><b>Resources and Information for Crime Victims upon Return to the United States:<br /> </b><br /> Some U.S. cities and communities offer programs to help residents who are victims of overseas crime, including:</p> <ul> <li>Rape crisis counseling programs</li> <li>Shelter and counseling programs for battered women</li> <li>Support groups and bereavement counseling for family members and friends of murder victims</li> <li>Diagnostic and treatment programs for child abuse victims</li> <li>Assistance for victims of drunk driving crashes</li> </ul> <p>All U.S. states provide victim compensation programs, however only some states offer benefits to residents who are victims of violent crime overseas. Most compensation programs require the victim to file a report at the time of the incident, and to provide a copy with the application. Programs include financial assistance to pay for:</p> <ul> <li>Medical costs, including counseling</li> <li>Funeral or burial expenses</li> <li>Lost income or loss of support</li> <li>Expenses related to the repatriation of remains</li> </ul> <p>Information about each state’s compensation program and how to apply for benefits is available from the <a class="ext-link" title="" href="http://www.nacvcb.org/" rel="external nofollow">National Association of Crime Victim Compensation Boards</a>.</p> <h3>Contact Information for Victim Assistance Programs:</h3> <p><b>DISCLAIMER</b>: The U.S. Department of State assumes no responsibility for the professional ability or integrity of the organizations whose names appear below. This referral does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of the U.S. Department of State.</p> <p><b>Sexual Assault: </b></p> <ul> <li><a class="ext-link" title="" href="http://www.rainn.org/" rel="external nofollow">RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network)</a> – Toll-free 24/7 hotline for sexual assault counseling and referrals: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). RAINN also offers a hotline that provides live, secure, anonymous crisis support for victims of sexual violence, their friends, and familiies over RAINN’s website. The Online Hotline is free of charge and is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week!</li> <li><a class="ext-link" title="" href="https://www.justice.gov/ovw" rel="external nofollow">U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women</a> – Information about local sexual assault victim assistance coalitions.</li> <li><a class="ext-link" title="" href="http://www.hotpeachpages.net/" rel="external nofollow">International Directory of Domestic Violence Agencies</a> – Global list of abuse hotlines, shelters, refuges, crisis centers and women’s organizations, plus domestic violence information in over 90 languages. <ul> <li><b> NOTE</b>: The agencies and organizations listed on this international directory have not been vetted by the U.S. Department of State or other federal agency.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><b>Domestic Violence:</b></p> <ul> <li><a class="ext-link" title="" href="http://www.thehotline.org/get-help" rel="external nofollow">National Domestic Violence Hotline</a> – Toll-free 24/7 hotline for crisis counseling and referrals: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).</li> <li><a class="ext-link" title="" href="https://www.justice.gov/ovw" rel="external nofollow">U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women</a> – Information about local domestic violence victim assistance coalitions.</li> <li><a class="ext-link" title="" href="http://www.ncadv.org/" rel="external nofollow">National Coalition Against Domestic Violence</a> – The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence offers a safe home and shelter programs, public education, and technical assistance. They also have a list of state and international organizations that can assist domeestic violence victims. 303-839-1852</li> <li>Americans Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center – The center serves abused Americans, mostly women and children, in both civilian and military populations overseas. The 24/7 international crisis hotline 1-866-USWOMEN (1-866-879-6636) can be called toll free from overseas.</li> <li><a class="ext-link" title="" href="http://www.hotpeachpages.net/" rel="external nofollow">International Directory of Domestic Violence Agencies</a> – Global list of abuse hotlines, shelters, refuges, crisis centers and women’s organizations, plus domestic violence information in over 90 languages. <ul> <li><b>NOTE</b>: The agencies and organizations listed on this international directory have not been vetted by the U.S. Department of State or other federal agency.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><b>Families and Friends of Murder Victims:</b></p> <ul> <li><a class="ext-link" title="" href="http://www.pomc.org/" rel="external nofollow">POMC, Inc. (National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children)</a> – Hotline for crisis counseling and referrals available Monday-Friday, 8-5 PM EST: 1-888-818-POMC.</li> </ul> <p><b>Victims and Families of Drunk Driving Crashes:</b></p> <ul> <li><a class="ext-link" title="" href="http://www.madd.org/" rel="external nofollow">Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)</a> – Information about local resources for victims and family members.</li> </ul> <p><b>General Victim Assistance:</b></p> <ul> <li><a class="ext-link" title="" href="https://www.ovc.gov/" rel="external nofollow">U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime</a> – Contact information for non-emergency services in communities throughout U.S.</li> <li><a class="ext-link" title="" href="http://www.ncvc.org/" rel="external nofollow">National Crime Victim Center</a> – Information for crime victims on the impact of crime, safety planning, legal rights and civil legal remedies, and options for assistance and referrals to local programs.</li> <li><a class="ext-link" title="" href="http://www.try-nova.org/" rel="external nofollow">National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA)</a> – Toll-free hotline available Monday-Friday 9am-5pm EST for information and referral to victim assistance programs: 1-800-TRY-NOVA</li> </ul> <p><b>Overseas Resources:</b></p> <ul> <li><a class="ext-link" title="" href="http://www.vaonline.org/" rel="external nofollow">Victim Assistance On-line</a> – Information about victim assistance programs in approximately 20 countries.</li> <li><a class="ext-link" title="" href="http://www.hotpeachpages.net/" rel="external nofollow">International Directory of Domestic Violence Agencies</a> – Global list of abuse hotlines, shelters, refuges, crisis centers and women’s organizations, plus domestic violence information in over 90 languages. <ul> <li><b>NOTE</b>: The agencies and organizations listed on this international directory have not been vetted by the U.S. Department of State or other 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