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👏 Essential Steps in implementing the #IstanbulConvention in #Romania The National Agency for Gender Equality marked the end of the project ”Support for the Implementation of the Istanbul Convention in Romania” with a closure conference last week. The project has #encouraged and #strengthened national efforts to implement the provisions of the #IC, marking a crucial advancement in increasing institutional capacity to manage the challenges faced in efforts to combat violence against women: ✔ 10 integrated intervention centers for victims of sexual violence have opened new ways to provide real support to women in critical situations. ✔ Establishment of 8 counseling centers for perpetrators ✔ A total of over 17,000 specialists have benefited from training to ensure professional interventions and assistance provided to victims of domestic violence.  ✔ Information campaigns have aimed to motivate and stimulate the multiplication of specialized social services throughout Romania. #Onlytogethercanwebuildaworldwithoutviolence Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security Lene Nilsen Carmen Niculescu Wanja Jeanette Sæther Krisesenteret Bodø EEA and Norway Grants EFTA Nora Mehsen Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs #GREVIO World Health Organization Office at the EU UNICEF

The trend in the national statistics on Gender Based Violence in Zambia indicate that Spousal abuse/IPV is amongst the top on a GBV meter; hence to effectively address IPV, multiple sectors should be involved and take concerted actions. This entails developing comprehensive policies and implementing laws that promote gender equality, strengthening health-system response, and making targeted investment in sustainable and effective prevention strategies.

To conduct a GBV program for Amnesty International's 2022-2030 global strategic framework, on priority 2 « Equality and non-discrimination », we designed the baseline evaluation of the GBV program « Empowering Communities To Combat gender based violence » for three years implementation 2024-2026 for West and Central Africa Regional Office. Findings and recommendations shall inform indicators of the project, monitor performance and provide evidences. #evaluation #eval #senegal #sierraleone #burkina #study

Please join BCA Leadership Malawi monthly peer learning where we will be hosting Habiba Rezwana Osman as she shares practically from her experience and the Gender Equality Act. This is a conversation that every leader should be a part of in light of the Gender Equality Act. Some of the questions we should be exploring as leaders; What does this mean for our organization? Does it change the landscape? Or is it business as usual? How can we best ensure our teams understand and are aligned to the Act? Please sign up on the link below. Susan Banda-Mudiwa, ACC Mavuto Kapyepye

An Urgent Call to Include the Manner of Death on South Africa's Death Notification Form The weekly death data provides only a composite measure of all injury-related deaths without indicating the external causes, such as road traffic injury, homicide, falls, and suicide. These statistics are crucial for the country to develop and monitor programs to reduce injuries and violence, as well as to track multiple Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs), including Target 3.6 for road traffic injury reduction, SDG5 for gender equality, and Target 16.1, which aims to reduce violence-related death rates everywhere.   Regrettably, South Africa's vital statistics do not currently suffice to inform policy or monitor progress toward these SDG targets. https://lnkd.in/dvjwVw7c

This write up explains the impact of Gender Approach in Ghana

📢 Empowering Women & Advancing Gender Equality in Peacebuilding❗ GIZ is dedicated to fostering the cooperation between the African Union (AU), Regional Economic Communities / Regional Mechanisms and the AU Member States as well as the #CivilSociety. This is part of our commitment to human rights-focused approaches in #peacebuilding initiatives: 1⃣ Providing tailor-made mental health and psychosocial support (#MHPSS) assistance in the Lake Chad Basin to those affected by violent extremism. 2⃣ Developing national transitional justice policies aligned with the fundamental principles of the AU Transitional Justice Policy Framework. 3⃣ Formulating National Action Plans on Youth, Peace and Security. 4⃣ Developing National Action Plans on the Climate Change, Peace and Security Nexus. 5⃣ Creating a mobile game application to educate on the AU’s work in governance, peace and security in #Africa. Let us #InspireInclusion in all our work! #InvestInWomen #WomensRightsAreHumanRights #GenderEquality #MeaningfulParticipation

Women's empowerment is a fundamental aspect of achieving gender equality and promoting sustainable development in society. Empowering women involves creating an environment where they can freely exercise their rights, make choices, and participate in all spheres of life on an equal footing with men. Empowering women in refugee camps requires addressing their unique protection needs and ensuring their safety. Women and girls are particularly vulnerable to gender-based violence, exploitation, and discrimination in such settings. Implementing robust protection mechanisms, including safe spaces, gender-sensitive facilities, and legal support services, is crucial. Empowering women to become agents of change through awareness programs, self-defense training, and community engagement helps create a safer environment and fosters a sense of security and empowerment.

💡Addressing #GenderBasedViolence in Humanitarian Emergencies: Overcoming Challenges of #Underreporting In humanitarian emergencies, addressing gender-based violence (GBV) is crucial, yet the challenges of underreporting often hinder effective responses. 🤔How can humanitarian personnel navigate these obstacles⁉️ Humanitarian personnel can proactively address #GBV by: 🔴 Prioritizing survivor safety. 🔴 Treating GBV as a serious issue. 🔴 Providing services in an empowering environment. Key Strategies to overcome underreporting challenges: 🔐Engaging with local organizations. 🔐Promoting the participation of all women and girls in data collection. 🔐Investing in local resources. How can the humanitarian actor tackle the root causes of GBV in emergency settings and enhance interventions? ✅ By incorporating gender equality, using disaggregated data, and promoting empowerment across all sectors. #GenderEquality #HumanitarianResponse #EndGBV #EmpowerSurvivors #CaseManagement #InteragencyGuidelines

Gender-based violence is often a manifestation and consequence of gender inequality. Systems that perpetuate unequal power relations between genders contribute to the prevalence of violence, as they sustain structures where one gender holds dominance and control over the other. GBV limits individuals' ability to exercise their rights and opportunities, hindering their full participation in social, economic, and political spheres. Let’s focus on a holistic approach towards ending GBV always! #16daysofactivism #YouthAgainstGBV European Union Faraja Africa Foundation