Latest items for NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
Jan. 18, 2025, 3:06 p.m.
Countries: Lebanon
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"In March 2024, Lebanon’s 'reform MPs,' a group of legislators who were elected in 2022 from outside the country’s traditional sectarian system, proposed a new law on violence against women (VAW). They drafted the bill in collaboration with local feminist NGOs and based it on international legal instruments and conventions" (para 1). "Two of the most important such NGOs are ABAAD and Kafa, whose members have conducted much of the legwork that went into formulating new legal frameworks, publicizing women’s issues, and supporting the families of victims during legal proceedings. They also work with regional and international organizations in collecting data and issuing reports and studies about the lives of...more
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"In March 2024, Lebanon’s 'reform MPs,' a group of legislators who were elected in 2022 from outside the country’s traditional sectarian system, proposed a new law on violence against women (VAW). They drafted the bill in collaboration with local feminist NGOs and based it on international legal instruments and conventions" (para 1). "Two of the most important such NGOs are ABAAD and Kafa, whose members have conducted much of the legwork that went into formulating new legal frameworks, publicizing women’s issues, and supporting the families of victims during legal proceedings. They also work with regional and international organizations in collecting data and issuing reports and studies about the lives of...more
Jan. 15, 2025, 9:58 p.m.
Countries: Benin
Variables: GP-DATA-1, NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2019, Tognifode became the west African country’s minister of social affairs, and was instrumental in getting MPs to vote to legalise abortion in most circumstances in October 2021. She didn’t do it alone; two other ministers, also gynaecologists, were heavily involved, as were professional bodies and civil society organisations who lobbied for years for expanded abortion rights. They also had support from Benin’s president, Patrice Talon" (para 6).
Variables: GP-DATA-1, NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2019, Tognifode became the west African country’s minister of social affairs, and was instrumental in getting MPs to vote to legalise abortion in most circumstances in October 2021. She didn’t do it alone; two other ministers, also gynaecologists, were heavily involved, as were professional bodies and civil society organisations who lobbied for years for expanded abortion rights. They also had support from Benin’s president, Patrice Talon" (para 6).
Jan. 10, 2025, 2:45 p.m.
Countries: Pakistan
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2011, realizing that legal rights for home-based workers would not be enacted if home-based workers remained invisible, activists and trade unionists in Pakistan started establishing contact with home-based workers by going house to house and asking workers to tell them about other home-based workers. Activists and unionists decided to establish cooperatives where home-based workers could freely discuss their issues, work together, develop their skills and advocate for their rights. The workers had a broad range of concerns beyond a minimum wage, social security and their legal recognition as workers. They also discussed everyday concerns, including transport, electricity, housing security and violence against women. The home-based workers started approaching Labour...more
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2011, realizing that legal rights for home-based workers would not be enacted if home-based workers remained invisible, activists and trade unionists in Pakistan started establishing contact with home-based workers by going house to house and asking workers to tell them about other home-based workers. Activists and unionists decided to establish cooperatives where home-based workers could freely discuss their issues, work together, develop their skills and advocate for their rights. The workers had a broad range of concerns beyond a minimum wage, social security and their legal recognition as workers. They also discussed everyday concerns, including transport, electricity, housing security and violence against women. The home-based workers started approaching Labour...more
Jan. 10, 2025, 2:32 p.m.
Countries: Malawi
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"The cooperative [Titukulane] was established through a project funded by USAID and implemented in partnership with several organisations, including Find Your Feet, an international nonprofit, working in rural areas. Titukulane’s goal is to empower women to run small businesses and diversify their sources of income. 'One way to combat the practice is to encourage women not to solely rely on fish,' said Mwafulirwa. The cooperative members have divided the responsibilities among themselves, with some selling vegetables and fruits, and others selling maize, rice, soya beans, chickens, and potatoes. They share the proceeds and have even established a village bank managed by Mwafulirwa. The cooperative meets twice a month to discuss...more
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"The cooperative [Titukulane] was established through a project funded by USAID and implemented in partnership with several organisations, including Find Your Feet, an international nonprofit, working in rural areas. Titukulane’s goal is to empower women to run small businesses and diversify their sources of income. 'One way to combat the practice is to encourage women not to solely rely on fish,' said Mwafulirwa. The cooperative members have divided the responsibilities among themselves, with some selling vegetables and fruits, and others selling maize, rice, soya beans, chickens, and potatoes. They share the proceeds and have even established a village bank managed by Mwafulirwa. The cooperative meets twice a month to discuss...more
Jan. 10, 2025, 2:03 p.m.
Countries: Somalia
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"An advocacy group, Save Somali Women and Children, called me and offered to help. They are now working on a strategy to tackle female drug abuse" (par. 6).
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"An advocacy group, Save Somali Women and Children, called me and offered to help. They are now working on a strategy to tackle female drug abuse" (par. 6).
Jan. 9, 2025, 4:09 p.m.
Countries: Kyrgyzstan
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"An interdepartmental working group, specially set up by a Government order in the course of the multilateral and bilateral working meetings, including consultations with interested non-governmental organizations (NGOs), has developed an action plan for the implementation of the Committee’s concluding observations, which was approved by Government Order No. 123-r of 19 April 2017" (1). "The Ministry of Education and Science and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, in partnership with NGOs and international organizations, have given lectures at vocational high schools and higher education institutions and have broadcast, in conjunction with the Public Television and Radio Broadcasting Company of Kyrgyzstan, the Pyramid television channel and a number of regional channels, special...more
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"An interdepartmental working group, specially set up by a Government order in the course of the multilateral and bilateral working meetings, including consultations with interested non-governmental organizations (NGOs), has developed an action plan for the implementation of the Committee’s concluding observations, which was approved by Government Order No. 123-r of 19 April 2017" (1). "The Ministry of Education and Science and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, in partnership with NGOs and international organizations, have given lectures at vocational high schools and higher education institutions and have broadcast, in conjunction with the Public Television and Radio Broadcasting Company of Kyrgyzstan, the Pyramid television channel and a number of regional channels, special...more
Jan. 9, 2025, 9:53 a.m.
Countries: Chile
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"'That a government can declare itself ‘feminist’ in this day and age means that the movement has made itself impossible to ignore,' said Alondra Carrillo, a spokeswoman for the Coordinadora 8M, a feminist group with chapters across the country. However, Carrillo warned that some activists are wary of associating too closely with a government whose actions will ultimately be attributed to the feminist cause. Conservative values remain strong in Chile and recently, issues such as public security and immigration have superseded the long-term drive for equality" (para 12-14).
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"'That a government can declare itself ‘feminist’ in this day and age means that the movement has made itself impossible to ignore,' said Alondra Carrillo, a spokeswoman for the Coordinadora 8M, a feminist group with chapters across the country. However, Carrillo warned that some activists are wary of associating too closely with a government whose actions will ultimately be attributed to the feminist cause. Conservative values remain strong in Chile and recently, issues such as public security and immigration have superseded the long-term drive for equality" (para 12-14).
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2021, the Committee on Women and the Family, together with national gender experts and with the support of the office of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women), as part of the joint Spotlight Initiative of the European Union and UN-Women, conducted a public consultation, review and evaluation of the effectiveness of the current plan of action of the State programme for prevention of domestic violence in Tajikistan for 2014 – 2023. The strengths of the State programme were noted:. . .Steps are being taken to harmonize record-keeping on incidents of violence against women and girls by crisis centres and non-governmental organizations to...more
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2021, the Committee on Women and the Family, together with national gender experts and with the support of the office of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women), as part of the joint Spotlight Initiative of the European Union and UN-Women, conducted a public consultation, review and evaluation of the effectiveness of the current plan of action of the State programme for prevention of domestic violence in Tajikistan for 2014 – 2023. The strengths of the State programme were noted:. . .Steps are being taken to harmonize record-keeping on incidents of violence against women and girls by crisis centres and non-governmental organizations to...more
Dec. 12, 2024, 1:34 p.m.
Countries: Panama
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"Until recently, Doctors Without Borders was the primary nonprofit providing health care to migrants at the end of the Darién route, with 67 staff serving roughly 5,000 people a month, the organization said. It was also the main group collecting testimony of sexual assault claims. But in early March, following the organization’s repeated public statements about violence against migrants, Panama ordered Doctors Without Borders to suspend operations. The country’s health minister, Luis Fernando Sucre, said in an interview with The Times that the medical group had not complied with local regulations, including reporting the names of sexual assault victims to the government to help with investigations. The suspension order, he...more
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"Until recently, Doctors Without Borders was the primary nonprofit providing health care to migrants at the end of the Darién route, with 67 staff serving roughly 5,000 people a month, the organization said. It was also the main group collecting testimony of sexual assault claims. But in early March, following the organization’s repeated public statements about violence against migrants, Panama ordered Doctors Without Borders to suspend operations. The country’s health minister, Luis Fernando Sucre, said in an interview with The Times that the medical group had not complied with local regulations, including reporting the names of sexual assault victims to the government to help with investigations. The suspension order, he...more
Dec. 12, 2024, 1:31 p.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"[A]uthorities designated the prominent Russian nonprofit Nasiliu.net, which supports domestic violence victims, as a foreign agent, a label regularly applied to critics of Mr. Putin’s politics. (Nasiliu.net’s founder, Anna Rivina, was personally deemed a foreign agent)" (para 10). "Ms. Rivina, the Nasiliu.net founder, countered receiving foreign agent status by starting a new national help line for domestic violence victims" (para 16).
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"[A]uthorities designated the prominent Russian nonprofit Nasiliu.net, which supports domestic violence victims, as a foreign agent, a label regularly applied to critics of Mr. Putin’s politics. (Nasiliu.net’s founder, Anna Rivina, was personally deemed a foreign agent)" (para 10). "Ms. Rivina, the Nasiliu.net founder, countered receiving foreign agent status by starting a new national help line for domestic violence victims" (para 16).
Dec. 7, 2024, 6:21 p.m.
Countries: Gambia
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1, NGOFW-PRACTICE-1, NGOFW-DATA-1
"In March 2024, Almami Gibba, a member of the party of former president Jammeh, introduced a bill seeking to repeal the act and allow women and girls in The Gambia to undergo FGM. Some lawmakers also began considering the idea of medicalizing the practice by allowing healthcare professionals to perform FGM. In response, civil society organizations sprang into action, launching a campaign that used medical evidence to raise awareness about the harmful effects of FGM. Supported by their development partners, civil society groups organized activities across the country, including in-person events, online campaigns, radio talk shows, and billboards. Gambian civil society coordinated its efforts through the existing Network Against Gender...more
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1, NGOFW-PRACTICE-1, NGOFW-DATA-1
"In March 2024, Almami Gibba, a member of the party of former president Jammeh, introduced a bill seeking to repeal the act and allow women and girls in The Gambia to undergo FGM. Some lawmakers also began considering the idea of medicalizing the practice by allowing healthcare professionals to perform FGM. In response, civil society organizations sprang into action, launching a campaign that used medical evidence to raise awareness about the harmful effects of FGM. Supported by their development partners, civil society groups organized activities across the country, including in-person events, online campaigns, radio talk shows, and billboards. Gambian civil society coordinated its efforts through the existing Network Against Gender...more
Dec. 6, 2024, 6:57 p.m.
Countries: Turkey
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"A lawsuit filed against We Will Stop Femicide by the Istanbul prosecutor in 2022 over alleged 'immoral activities' was dropped last September" (para 10).
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"A lawsuit filed against We Will Stop Femicide by the Istanbul prosecutor in 2022 over alleged 'immoral activities' was dropped last September" (para 10).
Dec. 6, 2024, 6:13 p.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"Our Director of Policy and Women’s Programs, Michele Hanash, made three in-person trips to meet with legislators and testify at hearings just this year" (para 5).
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"Our Director of Policy and Women’s Programs, Michele Hanash, made three in-person trips to meet with legislators and testify at hearings just this year" (para 5).
Dec. 6, 2024, 10:28 a.m.
Countries: Kyrgyzstan
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"One example is civil society in Kyrgyzstan, composed of about 90% women. They actively promote democratic values, protect human rights, solve social problems, provide humanitarian assistance in emergencies and act as a bridge between the population and the authorities" (para 15).
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"One example is civil society in Kyrgyzstan, composed of about 90% women. They actively promote democratic values, protect human rights, solve social problems, provide humanitarian assistance in emergencies and act as a bridge between the population and the authorities" (para 15).
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1, NGOFW-DATA-1
"The Committee welcomes the…[i]ncreases in the grant scheme for family and equality measures to strengthen funding for the activities of non-governmental organizations on gender equality by 70 per cent, in 2022" (2). "The Committee...notes with concern...that victim identification, referral to appropriate services and follow-up on trafficking cases are scattered among different government agencies and civil society organizations" (9).
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1, NGOFW-DATA-1
"The Committee welcomes the…[i]ncreases in the grant scheme for family and equality measures to strengthen funding for the activities of non-governmental organizations on gender equality by 70 per cent, in 2022" (2). "The Committee...notes with concern...that victim identification, referral to appropriate services and follow-up on trafficking cases are scattered among different government agencies and civil society organizations" (9).
Dec. 3, 2024, 4:24 p.m.
Countries: Chad
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1, NGOFW-DATA-1
"Houida Ibrahim, the head of Mercy Shadows, an NGO working among the refugees in Chad, said women and girls usually paid the highest price when there were outbreaks of violence" (8).
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1, NGOFW-DATA-1
"Houida Ibrahim, the head of Mercy Shadows, an NGO working among the refugees in Chad, said women and girls usually paid the highest price when there were outbreaks of violence" (8).
Nov. 13, 2024, 1:05 p.m.
Countries: Gambia
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1, NGOFW-DATA-1
"The head of The Gambia's Female Lawyers Association, Anna Njie, said that repealing the ban [on FGM] would be a backward step" (15).
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1, NGOFW-DATA-1
"The head of The Gambia's Female Lawyers Association, Anna Njie, said that repealing the ban [on FGM] would be a backward step" (15).
Nov. 12, 2024, 10:20 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1, NGOFW-DATA-1
"Welcoming the new measures [against domestic violence], Caroline Bernard of gender-based abuse charity Respect said: ‘Implemented effectively and resourced appropriately, this could have a major impact on the policing response to perpetrators of violence against women and girls' " (19).
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1, NGOFW-DATA-1
"Welcoming the new measures [against domestic violence], Caroline Bernard of gender-based abuse charity Respect said: ‘Implemented effectively and resourced appropriately, this could have a major impact on the policing response to perpetrators of violence against women and girls' " (19).
Nov. 12, 2024, 2:41 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1, NGOFW-DATA-1
"Army chiefs and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) were urged by the charity Salute Her UK to confront predatory behaviour at the Royal Military Academy" (2).
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1, NGOFW-DATA-1
"Army chiefs and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) were urged by the charity Salute Her UK to confront predatory behaviour at the Royal Military Academy" (2).
Nov. 12, 2024, 1:32 p.m.
Countries: Latvia
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"[T]here is a lack of involvement on the part of civil society, in particular women’s rights organizations, in systematic awareness-raising and training for judges, prosecutors, police officers and other law enforcement officials and lawyers, as well as public institutions, on the implementation of the Convention" (4). "The Committee welcomes the establishment by the Ministry of Welfare, in 2010, of the Gender Equality Committee to coordinate the implementation of gender equality policies by the ministries and the State Chancellery in consultation with civil society. The Committee notes with concern, however, the following: that the State party lacks a comprehensive gender equality strategy; that the coordination of the implementation of gender equality...more
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"[T]here is a lack of involvement on the part of civil society, in particular women’s rights organizations, in systematic awareness-raising and training for judges, prosecutors, police officers and other law enforcement officials and lawyers, as well as public institutions, on the implementation of the Convention" (4). "The Committee welcomes the establishment by the Ministry of Welfare, in 2010, of the Gender Equality Committee to coordinate the implementation of gender equality policies by the ministries and the State Chancellery in consultation with civil society. The Committee notes with concern, however, the following: that the State party lacks a comprehensive gender equality strategy; that the coordination of the implementation of gender equality...more
Oct. 10, 2024, 1:33 p.m.
Countries: D R Congo
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1, NGOFW-DATA-1
The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Family has worked with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to promote marriage.
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1, NGOFW-DATA-1
The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Family has worked with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to promote marriage.
Oct. 9, 2024, 7:59 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"The NAC responds directly to the Office of the Prime Minister. It is the primary entity coordinating projects, policy, legislation, and advocacy regarding HIV/AIDS. It receives annual financial support from the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. It is made up of 18 agencies and has committees in each district. The Belize National Strategic Plan on HIV/STIs, Viral Hepatitis and TB 2021–2025, strategy outlines the Commission’s responsibilities regarding gender-based violence and sexual violence" (37). "In 2007, the Ministry of Labour in collaboration with the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry, National AIDS Commission (NAC) and National Trade Union Congress of Belize developed an HIV/AIDS Workplace Policy" (37-38). "During...more
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"The NAC responds directly to the Office of the Prime Minister. It is the primary entity coordinating projects, policy, legislation, and advocacy regarding HIV/AIDS. It receives annual financial support from the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. It is made up of 18 agencies and has committees in each district. The Belize National Strategic Plan on HIV/STIs, Viral Hepatitis and TB 2021–2025, strategy outlines the Commission’s responsibilities regarding gender-based violence and sexual violence" (37). "In 2007, the Ministry of Labour in collaboration with the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry, National AIDS Commission (NAC) and National Trade Union Congress of Belize developed an HIV/AIDS Workplace Policy" (37-38). "During...more
Oct. 9, 2024, 7:48 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"Mental Health services are available at hospitals and polyclinics across the country mostly staffed by Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners. The Unit supports the Domestic Violence Unit and provides training to medical staff. However, the mental health sector continuously reports lack of Counsellors, Clinical Psychologists, Mental Health Specialists, and other support personnel, therefore, referrals to NGO services are vital. Governmental agencies make referrals to agencies such as the Child Development Foundation that houses the only Counsellor specialized in traumainformed therapy countrywide. Such collaborations alleviate shortages" (27). "The Government is taking a proactive and preventative approach in conjunction with NGO partners to address child sex tourism" (28). "In 2010 and 2011, the Belize...more
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"Mental Health services are available at hospitals and polyclinics across the country mostly staffed by Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners. The Unit supports the Domestic Violence Unit and provides training to medical staff. However, the mental health sector continuously reports lack of Counsellors, Clinical Psychologists, Mental Health Specialists, and other support personnel, therefore, referrals to NGO services are vital. Governmental agencies make referrals to agencies such as the Child Development Foundation that houses the only Counsellor specialized in traumainformed therapy countrywide. Such collaborations alleviate shortages" (27). "The Government is taking a proactive and preventative approach in conjunction with NGO partners to address child sex tourism" (28). "In 2010 and 2011, the Belize...more
Oct. 9, 2024, 7:47 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"In the last quart of 2020, the Spotlight Initiative, in collaboration with Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, United Nation Agencies: UNICEF, UNFPA, UNDP with Civil Society Organizations: Productive Organization for Women in Action, Belize Family Live Association, Human Rights Commission of Belize and Child Development Foundation conducted six mobile women’s centres in southern and northern villages of Belize reaching almost 398 persons major of whom were women with sexual and reproductive health services including Family Planning and Pap Smears, Legal services ranging from addressing migrant status, divorce, domestic violence including division of property, psychosocial support, counselling, information on Gender Based Violence, HIV prevention and referral to...more
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"In the last quart of 2020, the Spotlight Initiative, in collaboration with Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, United Nation Agencies: UNICEF, UNFPA, UNDP with Civil Society Organizations: Productive Organization for Women in Action, Belize Family Live Association, Human Rights Commission of Belize and Child Development Foundation conducted six mobile women’s centres in southern and northern villages of Belize reaching almost 398 persons major of whom were women with sexual and reproductive health services including Family Planning and Pap Smears, Legal services ranging from addressing migrant status, divorce, domestic violence including division of property, psychosocial support, counselling, information on Gender Based Violence, HIV prevention and referral to...more
Oct. 9, 2024, 7:46 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2008, the National Women’s Commission (NWC) installed its first Executive Director. The NWC advises the government, especially the Minister with responsibility for women and gender issues. It serves as a member on several key governmental committees. The commission is comprised of 13 persons representing governmental, non-governmental agencies, civil society, and faith-based organizations. The (NWC) Secretariat monitors and reports on CEDAW as well as other agencies implementing the convention. Although it falls under the MHDFIPA, it is in the process of being converted into a Statutory Body. This move should give the office wider powers to act and persuade partner agencies to monitor and report on their progress regarding the...more
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2008, the National Women’s Commission (NWC) installed its first Executive Director. The NWC advises the government, especially the Minister with responsibility for women and gender issues. It serves as a member on several key governmental committees. The commission is comprised of 13 persons representing governmental, non-governmental agencies, civil society, and faith-based organizations. The (NWC) Secretariat monitors and reports on CEDAW as well as other agencies implementing the convention. Although it falls under the MHDFIPA, it is in the process of being converted into a Statutory Body. This move should give the office wider powers to act and persuade partner agencies to monitor and report on their progress regarding the...more
Oct. 9, 2024, 7:45 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2009, the Women’s and Family Support Department (WFSD) extended the week of activities marking International Women’s Day to a month. Since then, WFSD along with government, civil society organizations and the private sector conducts activities to celebrate Women’s Month. For both 16 days of Activism and Women’s Month, a calendar of activities is launched to heighten public awareness about women rights, gender equity and equality, services. The government partnered with a network of NGOs including Haven House, Child Development Foundation, Belize Family Life Association, Mercy Clinic, Productive Organization for Women in Action, Toledo Maya Women Council, to fill service and resource gaps. New policies and programs are being designed...more
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2009, the Women’s and Family Support Department (WFSD) extended the week of activities marking International Women’s Day to a month. Since then, WFSD along with government, civil society organizations and the private sector conducts activities to celebrate Women’s Month. For both 16 days of Activism and Women’s Month, a calendar of activities is launched to heighten public awareness about women rights, gender equity and equality, services. The government partnered with a network of NGOs including Haven House, Child Development Foundation, Belize Family Life Association, Mercy Clinic, Productive Organization for Women in Action, Toledo Maya Women Council, to fill service and resource gaps. New policies and programs are being designed...more
Oct. 9, 2024, 7:44 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2011, the Ministry of Human Development, Families & Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs (formerly Ministry of Human Development, Social Transformation and Poverty Alleviation) oversaw the drafting process of the combined report. Stakeholders from 34 governmental agencies, statutory bodies and NGOs participated in a consultative process. The National Women’s Commission oversaw the drafting of the updated version. Between October 2022–February 2023, input was solicited from 40 governmental agencies, statutory bodies, gender focal points, and NGOs via an online qualitative questionnaire, interviews and three virtual review and validation sessions" (2-3). "Cognizant that services for women and girls with disabilities must improve, GoB continues to partner with community-based organizations and NGOs. For example, the...more
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2011, the Ministry of Human Development, Families & Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs (formerly Ministry of Human Development, Social Transformation and Poverty Alleviation) oversaw the drafting process of the combined report. Stakeholders from 34 governmental agencies, statutory bodies and NGOs participated in a consultative process. The National Women’s Commission oversaw the drafting of the updated version. Between October 2022–February 2023, input was solicited from 40 governmental agencies, statutory bodies, gender focal points, and NGOs via an online qualitative questionnaire, interviews and three virtual review and validation sessions" (2-3). "Cognizant that services for women and girls with disabilities must improve, GoB continues to partner with community-based organizations and NGOs. For example, the...more
July 19, 2024, 9:09 p.m.
Countries: Sierra Leone
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1, NGOFW-DATA-1
“Feminist movement partners, such as Purposeful, Not In My Name, and the Forum Against Harmful Practices, will continue to advocate and agitate in close dialogue with parliamentarians, to bring strategic litigation into the international spotlight, to pressure the government to support the strategy on the reduction of FGM, and to pass the all-encompassing Child Rights Act, pending since 2016” (10).
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1, NGOFW-DATA-1
“Feminist movement partners, such as Purposeful, Not In My Name, and the Forum Against Harmful Practices, will continue to advocate and agitate in close dialogue with parliamentarians, to bring strategic litigation into the international spotlight, to pressure the government to support the strategy on the reduction of FGM, and to pass the all-encompassing Child Rights Act, pending since 2016” (10).
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"With regard to assisting women victims of violence, pursuant to article 104 of Decree No. 25-2018 (General Budget of State Revenues and Expenditures Act), the Ministry of the Interior makes budgetary allocations to the Guatemalan Women’s Group in order to support the provision of comprehensive care for women survivors of violence through the comprehensive support centres for women survivors of violence, which are operated by the Group" (9-10). "Between 2012 and 2020, the National Registry Office opened and monitored 47 auxiliary offices located in hospitals belonging to the national network. Between 2017 and 2021, the Office’s awareness-raising campaigns reached 278,108 people, 254,499 of them women, with the aim of educating...more
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"With regard to assisting women victims of violence, pursuant to article 104 of Decree No. 25-2018 (General Budget of State Revenues and Expenditures Act), the Ministry of the Interior makes budgetary allocations to the Guatemalan Women’s Group in order to support the provision of comprehensive care for women survivors of violence through the comprehensive support centres for women survivors of violence, which are operated by the Group" (9-10). "Between 2012 and 2020, the National Registry Office opened and monitored 47 auxiliary offices located in hospitals belonging to the national network. Between 2017 and 2021, the Office’s awareness-raising campaigns reached 278,108 people, 254,499 of them women, with the aim of educating...more
July 18, 2024, 3:17 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"The Presidential Secretariat for Women remains the advisory and coordinating body for public policies to promote the comprehensive development of women, under the direct leadership of the President of the Republic. In accordance with its mandate, it coordinated the preparation of this report in a collaborative manner, through forums that were both inter-institutional (central Government and local governments) and intra-institutional (non-governmental organizations (NGOs), women’s organizations and international cooperation partners)" (2). "The 2020–2029 National Plan for the Prevention of and Eradication of Violence against Women was updated by the National Coordination Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Violence against Women with the technical support of the Presidential Secretariat for...more
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"The Presidential Secretariat for Women remains the advisory and coordinating body for public policies to promote the comprehensive development of women, under the direct leadership of the President of the Republic. In accordance with its mandate, it coordinated the preparation of this report in a collaborative manner, through forums that were both inter-institutional (central Government and local governments) and intra-institutional (non-governmental organizations (NGOs), women’s organizations and international cooperation partners)" (2). "The 2020–2029 National Plan for the Prevention of and Eradication of Violence against Women was updated by the National Coordination Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Violence against Women with the technical support of the Presidential Secretariat for...more