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Game Over: a methodology that shows young Ecuadorians that violence against women is not something to be taken lightly

Imagine a prevention method that is not only educational, but also incredibly “cool”, as Dhanna B., a student at the María Auxiliadora School in Macas, tells us. What makes Game Over so special? It is a unique blended learning experience,

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From Evidence to Prevention. How to Prevent Violence against Women in Ecuadorian Universities – Video

More than a third of female professors and students in Ecuadorian universities claim have been assaulted by their (ex) partners and members of the university community. And almost a third of male students and lecturers admit having assaulted their (ex)

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Women free from violence: This is how Ecuador wins!

Since 2018, actors from different sectors, including the business sector, the public sector, academia and the media, have been working together to address the widespread problem of violence against women and girls in Ecuador, as part of a strategic campaign

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The Interactive Path – Step by step against violence: A successful initiative that crosses borders

In 2012, the Interactive Path- Step by step against violence methodology was developed by the regional ComVoMujer programme implemented by GIZ, which recognized that addressing violence against women at an early stage is one of the most effective preventive measures.

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Empowering Diversity: GIZ Bangladesh initiatives towards gender equality

GIZ Bangladesh showcased gender activities from their different clusters in an online event held on 23 May 2024. Fatema Begum, Gender Focal Person, Climate Change and Sustainable Urban Development, moderated the event that took off with a welcome speech from

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Projection du documentaire “Mi seeri ma” (Je te repudie) de l’auteur Dr Aissatou

“Mi Seeri Ma”, est un documentaire en langue Fulfulde et transcris en Français, qui aconte la parcourt de vie de mariage d’une jeune femme qui a été mariée 5 fois et répudié 7 fois. Elle relate le contexte socioculturel de

Sport x Gender Online Session

In celebration of GIZ Gender Month, the Regional Project Sport for Development in Africa is hosting an online Sport for Gender Equality session. We adapted one of our trainings to fit an online format and are excited to share our

Gender, Mobility, and Socio-Economic Status: Perspectives from India

Exciting news! 🗣 The next premiere of Women Mobilize Women’s highly anticipated webinar series in collaboration with Mobycon is just around the corner! In this webinar series, we dive into topics surrounding the intersectionality of gender and mobility. In episode

Découverte littérature féministe locale – GIZ Bénin

With the events in March, GIZ will be celebrating the month of Gender Equality and Gender Justice. For commemorating International Women’s Day on March 8th, GIZ Benin is organising a Brown Bag Lunch on the 21st of march to discover,

Gender-Based Violence in Mongolia

Kick-off Gender Week – Gender-based violence in Mongolia: a problem without a solution? GIZ in Mongolia invites a national gender expert and Professor Tumendelger to face the facts of gender inequality in Mongolia. Homes, schools, workplaces and the internet are the

Presentation of the National Strategy for Women in Lebanon

The National Committee for Lebanon Women (NCLW) launched the National Strategy for Women in Lebanon 2022-2030. GIZ Lebanon – GWG, on the occasion of the International Women’s day, is organizing a debrief on the strategy with NCLW guest speaker covering

InS Gender Focus Month Campaign

During the Gender Focus Month 2024, International Services (InS) is organising an online campaign to raise awareness on the constant fight for gender equality worldwide, and in particular on the topics of leadership and political participation, menstrual health and hygiene,

GIZ INDIA ꟾ Sexual Harassment Redressal Committee for India – Open House !

GIZ is an equal employment opportunity organization and is committed to creating a healthy working environment that enables employees to work without fear of prejudice, gender bias and sexual harassment. As part of the GIZ India Gender Focus – March

Periods@Work – Why the topic of menstruation belongs at work

When? Tuesday, 14. March, 13:00 – 14:00 CET Where? MS TEAMS With? Daniela Spies, Equal Opportunities Commissioner, Adela Llatja, Gender Focal Person GIZ Albania, Katrin Freitag, Senior Expert Facility Management, Daphne Manolakos, Member of the GIZ Staff Initiative MenstruAction, …

Femicide should be qualified as the most serious crime

The Ministry of Human and Minority Rights and Social Dialogue carried out the “Stop Femicide” campaign with support of the German Development Cooperation project “Support to social inclusion in Serbia”. The campaign included five panel discussions in the cities of

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The Ecuadorian business sector makes a difference in the fight against violence against women!

In an effort to create a safer and more equal environment, the business sector is taking action against this deep-rooted problem in our societies. According to INEC’s 2019 National Survey on Gender Violence against Women, approximately 7 out of 10

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GIZ Gender Award Ceremony 2024

GIZ Gender Award Ceremony 2024   Don’t miss – the GIZ Gender Award Ceremony 2024 on Friday, 8th March, 11:00 – 13:00 h CET Where: Bonn, GIZ Campus, Auditorium and online via livestream   We are honored to count on the

Transforming Lives, Shaping Futures: A Collaborative Approach to Tackle Gender-Based Violence in South Africa

The Justice and Prison Reform for Promoting Human Rights and Preventing Corruption

Trade Facilitation in Central Asia

Transforming Natural Resources Conflicts through the Three Rs: A Gender-Centric Approach

Vivamos Nuestros Derechos

Women economic empowerment along
the plastic value chain in Addis Ababa

WOMEN FISHING FOR FREEDOM

Safeguarding Housing, Land, and Property Rights of Syria Refugees and Internally Displaced People – HLP II

Sanitation for Millions Colombia: Global Handwashing Day impact stories

Self Financed Communities 4 Women Economic Empowerment, Financial Inclusion & Income Generation

Social Mapping boosts gender equality at local level

Supporting Peaceful Coexistence in Yemen (SPCY) Action Area Women and Gender Empowerment

Promoting Economic and Social Participation of Internally Displaced Persons and Host Population Communities

Lets Talk PERIOD

Mejorando la persecución penal y la resocialización en casos de violencia de género en Latinoamérica y el Caribe

Niñas y adolescentes lideran el camino hacia la igualdad sin fronteras

Política de Prevención, Atención y Sanción del Acoso y Hostigamiento Sexual y por Razón de Género

IMPLEMENTING THE PERSON-CENTERED APPROACH TO SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT IN PAKISTAN

L’Ambassade d’Allemagne et la GIZ au Sénégal main dans la main pour lutter contre les VBG !

La experiencia de la Asociación Mujeres Rompiendo Barreras de Esmeraldas y las rutas de protección para la Mujeres en Ecuador

Fostering Gender Equality through Ikiganiro GBV Material Communication & Information material on sexualised and gender-based violence

El Poder del Sello Empresa Segura en la lucha frente a la violencia contra las mujeres

Empowered to Play, Period.

Empowerment through Feminist Solidarity

EN ROUTE VERS L’INSTITUTIONNALISATION DU GENRE DANS LE MONDE DU TRAVAIL AU SENEGAL

Challenging negative gender and social norms through gamification

CONTRIBUTION DU PROJET PROPAIX II AU CONCOURS GENRE 2024 DE LA GIZ/ VOLET JOURNALISME DE PAIX SENSIBLE AU GENRE

De niñas, niños, adolescentes y jóvenes LGBTIQ+ y sus familias

Agenda Provincial de Género y Cambio Climático de Cañar

Access to Justice for Women and Girls with Disabilities who are Survivors of Sexual and Gender Based Violence

Arabia Felix Brand

Learning about and Operationalizing Intersectional and Gender-transformative approaches in GIZ practice

Joint Gender Transformative Approaches Working Group (GTA-WG)

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Unite! 16 days of activism against gender-based violence

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From gender approach to practice at GIZ Colombia

Tejiendo Innovación

Innovación social y tecnológica para la producción ycomercialización de sombreros y artesanías hechas con paja toquilla, a partir delempoderamiento de la mujer 45_Espanol_GG1_APLAK_Fondo de Innovación

Refroidissement Respectueux de l’Ozone et du Climat en Afrique de l’Ouest et Centrale (ROCA)

Energía Renovada: ¡Una Propuesta Transformadora para un Mundo Equitativo, justo y sostenible!

Transforming Lives: Empowering Gender-Based Violence Survivors

Politique interne de protection: Contre le harcèlement sexuel au travail

Anti-sexual harassment in the workplace A practical guide for employers

Importance of Research and Analysis and Gender Mainstreaming in a Sustainable Economic Development Project

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¡Intercambio de saberes entre y para mujeres! Una apuesta por la incidencia política, económica y social de mujeres rurales en Colombia.

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EmpowHER: ERADA’s Gender Equality Chronicles

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Beit Byout: GIZ’s Gender Advocacy in Lebanese Communities

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The Investment Climate Reform (ICR) Facility: Making Business easier for Women

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Output 3 Sustainable Business development and output 4 Fostering employment & Employability

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A holistic GIZ approach to promoting gender equality and diversity in Malawi

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The Cities Challenge Empowering women* as active shapers of sustainable urban development

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Elevating Gender Equality Initiatives in Lao PDR: Advancing through the Continuation of the Emission Reductions Programm

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The Ecuadorian business sector is betting on the prevention of violence against women

Violence against women is, unfortunately, a reality for 7 out of 10 Ecuadorian women, and it is up to all of us to fight for change (INEC, 2019). The business sector needs to get involved too! The numbers speak for

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Combating Sexual Harassment: Empowering Labour Market Actors in the Agri-Food Sector in Western Kenya

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Gender Equality in the Maasai Mara, Kenya

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Textilarbeiterinnen in Bangladesch: Faktenbasierte Pfade zur Überwindung struktureller Benachteiligung von Frauen

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Unraveling the Ties: How Violence Against Women Impacts Food Security in Ecuador

Violence against women (VAW), in most cases perpetrated by their (former) partners, leaves physical and psychological aftereffects on women and their families. These consequences range from physical and emotional ailments to economic costs for the assaulted women and their households.

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New Call for Proposals to Promote Women Economic Empowerment in African, Caribbean and Pacific Countries

The Investment Climate Reform (ICR) Facility invites public and private sector organisations operating in African, Caribbean, or Pacific (ACP) countries to submit proposals to receive free technical assistance aimed at advancing Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE). The ICR Facility can help

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Empowering schoolgirls against gender-based violence in Benin

Teaser: To raise awareness of gender-based violence (GBV) and its gender-specific effects, EnDev organised a training session for students at an agricultural technical school in Benin. As a result, one girl found the courage to report a harassing teacher. Marie

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Discover the new version of the Junt@s app, a digital tool to prevent violence against women!

In June 2023, CNT (The National Telecommunications Company) presented the new version of the Junt@s mobile application, available for free in the Play Store and Android Store. Designed with a friendlier and simpler interface, this app is an important ally

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Unidas Week 2023 – Foreign Minister Baerbock presents Unidas Award to Colombian Vice-President Márquez

During her visit to Latin America, Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock honoured Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez with the Unidas Award for Women’s Rights and Democracy at the end of Unidas Week 2023, the most important annual network meeting of

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“Naïma’s Adventure“- Theatrical Production of a Traditional Nigerien Fairy Tale

(see German and French versions below) At the occasion of the International Day of Women’s Rights, the GIZ Niger presented a special event in honor of the 8th march. Led by GIZ Niger’s Gender Focal Person, Hannah Blum, a fairy

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Weblog article: “Creating ‘Integrated and safe neighbourhoods for all’ through international peer learning exchange”

Creating public spaces in which all genders and vulnerable groups feel safe is a task of global significance. What works and what doesn’t in implementing this goal is therefore not limited to one place or project. On the contrary, projects

Weblog article: „Navigating the Concrete Jungle: The Gender Divide in Urban Life”

Different genders experience cities in distinct ways. Nine out of ten women feel unsafe in public spaces, they continue to face inaccessibility, insecurity and various forms of sexual harassment and violence. In her Urbanet article Paula Meth addresses the intersection

Gender inside GIZ: STOP IT – Preventing and dealing with sexual harassment

Gender inside GIZ Feminist Development Cooperation in Practice   Dear colleagues,   You are invited! STOP IT – Preventing and dealing with sexual harassment 30.03.2023 13:00 – 14:00 CET   What is sexual abuse and harassment? What are the consequences?

CSW67 – Digital solutions to prevent gender-based violence in Lesotho

The sixty-seventh session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) takes place from March 6 to 17 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The CSW principal global intergovernmental body is exclusively dedicated to the promotion of

Activités de la Journée Internationale de la Femme (JIF) au Cluster Bonne Gouvernance

Objectif global : Sensibiliser les collègues sur les questions du Genre, Leave no one Behind et sur la promotion de l’accès équitable et responsable des femmes et filles au numérique, dans les projets programmes respectifs du Cluster Bonne Gouvernance Objectifs

L’Aventure de Naïma – Conte théâtralisé

Gender Equality – Gender Awareness Events (GIZ Liberia)

GIZ Liberia supports local partners in the Southeast of the country, one of the remotest and hardest-to-reach places in the country, with their awareness campaigns. The Tubman University in Harper is supported to organize a workshop for faculty staff and

Rights, resources, representation: Indigenous women and girls in German development cooperation

Dear colleagues, Indigenous women and girls play a key role as leaders, knowledge-bearers, and human rights and environmental defenders. At the same time, Indigenous women and girls face multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination and are disproportionately affected by gender-based violence. Nationally and internationally,

Movie Screening on Human Trafficking

The Coalition Against Trafficking in Person Uganda (CATIP-U) and the Better Migration Management Programme are proud to present a screening of the BBC documentary “Forced to Beg”. This powerful film offers a glimpse into the harsh reality of human trafficking

Workplace talk on “Domestic Violence”

In light of International Women’s Day, it is crucial to recognize the continued battle against gender-based violence. As part of this effort, a workplace talk on domestic violence will be held with guest speaker Ms. Opolot. Ms. Opolot is not

Lauching Central Asia Feminist Development Team

We are launching our CAFD Team. Our mission is to raise awareness about feminist development policy; inform and support the operationalisation of feminist development policiy in our work across Central Asia and to set an example of creative and innovative

Beit Byout – Theatre play on Gender Based Violence (GBV) awareness

Beit Byout theatre play was created within a project by the UPW – Union of Progressive Women funded by GIZ – PVAWG project. It is written and directed by Dr. Lina Abyad, a Lebanese director. The play presents real stories

Schreibwerkstatt: Menstrual Health &Hygiene – Social Media Fokus

Interne Schreibwerkstatt am 09.03.2023, 10:30-15:30 im GIZ Campus Bonn mit der Autorin, Journalistin und Redenschreiberin Friederike Bauer mit dem Ziel: “Geschlechterrollen aufbrechen und soziale Normen verändern, dabei gleichzeitig öffentlichkeitswirksam und gefällig schreiben.” Hintergrund ist die wiederkehrende Kommunikation – vor allem

„Cuerpos juzgados” – Women’s Rights in the context of a feminist foreign and development policy

Organiser: Unidas Women’s Network between Germany, Latin America and the Caribbean coordinated by GIZ project “Latin America and Caribbean Initiative to Promote Stability, Democracy and the Rules-Based International Order (LAK-FSDRIO)” Time & Place: 30.03.2023, 19-22h, Cinema at Gropius Bau, Berlin

GIZ INDIA ꟾ Gender Meet – KNOW YOUR SHRC (Sexual Harassment Redressal Committee Members)

GIZ INDIA – GENDER MEET ꟾ KNOW YOUR SHRC (Sexual Harassment Redressal Committee)   With Opening remarks from GIZ India Country Director – Dr Julie Reviere and Inputs from GIZ India’s SHRC Members   The meet is an opportunity to

Webinario: “Como producir un curso en linea, sin morir en el intento”

Objetivo: Colegas de la GIZ en Latinoamérica y el Caribe conocerán en la práctica el proceso de producción de un curso de aprendizaje en línea. Conversarán sobre los desafíos y las soluciones en las diferentes etapas y se intercambian sobre

Words as weapons: The unseen scars of emotional violence

GIZ Bangladesh organised the 16 days of activism event against gender-based violence virtually on 9 December 2021, marking the Begum Rokeya Day and the Human Rights Day that is on the 10 December 2021. The event’s theme was “Words as

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United in diversity against gender-based violence: GIZ Bangladesh celebrates 16 days of activism

Every year, the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence campaign reminds us to take a stand against violence. The global campaign begins on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and continues through 10

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It needs capacitated Gender Focal Persons to deliver!

Engaging Religious and traditional actors to prevent Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

GIZ-AGRIJOBS 4 YOUTH PROJECT-Kisumu county-Kenya

GIZ GHANA – GovID Programme

Proyecto para el Fortalecimiento de las Organizaciones de la Sociedad Civil en México (PROFOSC)