Center For Dalit Women Nepal

दलित महिला केन्द्र नेपाल

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Establish Mechanism and Strengthen Sub-National Policies to Combat Violence Against Dalit and Marginalized women and Girls (Combat VAW/G)

Period

  • The project's term is from June 2021 to May 2024

Sector

  • Women and girls

Project Area

  • Madesh province-Bara, Parsa and Siraha- lo local governments

Beneficiary

  • Women/girls/men and boys
  • Minority ethic group
  • Dalit women
  • Human rights defender
  • LBGTQI+ community
  • Local government
  • Female Political activists
  • GBV survivors 

Donor/Fund Name

  • United nations trust fund 

Project Objective

  • Support effective reporting, prosecution and investigation of cases of VAW/G
  • Capacitate EWRs, Parliamentarians and authorities advocate for changes in behaviors or practices and take action to prevent and end VAW/G
  • Support women and girls to have improved confidence and are equipped with knowledge to report unwanted sexual activity and violence
  • Equip and capacitate Policy makers, Government officials and/or decision makers to improve institutional response and prevention of VAW/G

Project Expected Outcome

  • Outcome 1: Improved access for women and girls to essential, safe and adequate multi-sectoral services to end VAW/G
  • Outcome 2: Increased effectiveness of legislation, policies, national action plans and accountability systems to prevent and end VAW/G
  • Outcome 3: Improved prevention of VAW/G through changes in behavior, practices and attitudes

Project Activities

  • Social Media Awareness
  • Training and mentoring