Developing World Connections, Global Affairs Canada
Partnered with SLCDF
Objectives
Primary
Secondary
Reduce violence against girls and women in three districts of Sri Lanka (Hambantota, Batticaloa and Kilinochchi)
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More effective leadership provided by civil society organizations (especially women’s and youth groups) against sexual gender-violence and for gender equality in Hambantota, Batticaloa and Kilinochchi.
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More effective implementation by Government and NGOs of elements of the SL National Plan of Action for Sexual Gender-Based Violence in Hambantota, Batticaloa and Kilinochchi
Target Groups
Direct
Indirect
75 youth leaders, 75 women leaders, 90 NGO leaders, 450 village level officials, 300 teachers, 330 victims and 75 local officials.
Community members
Project Areas
District
Province
Country
Hambantota
Batticaloa Kilinochchi
Southern
Eastern
Northern
SRI LANKA
Started
Expected to End
Estimated
Amount
Duration
December 2019
January 2024
48 Months
No to Gender Violence in Sri Lanka
No to Gender Violence Sri Lanka was funded by Developing World Connections and Global Affairs Canada and initiated by SLCDF for a 4-year period. The project aims to reduce violence against girls and women in Hambantota, Batticaloa, and Kilinochchi districts of Sri Lanka through enhanced leadership and implementation of the National Plan of Action by civil society and government entities.