6 research outputs found
Funding a Women's Movement Against Sexual Violence in the Congo
No full textThis spring, Muadi Mukenge, Program Director for Sub-Saharan Africa co-authored an important report on the Congo that is an in-depth study of the underlying causes of violence in the region. This video highlights the report findings. The report is available in English and French, and shares 10 inspiring case studies and recommendations for donors
Rural Women Striding Forward
No full textGlobal Fund for Women believes the empowerment of rural women, a continued focus on food security, and access to resources are women's rights issues; all three are needed to address critical gaps in human rights and development processes. To this end, Global Fund launched a 2.5 year grant making and learning initiative in June 2011 to support 22 rural women's groups working on sustainable agriculture and the promotion of women's rights in Burkina Faso, Kenya, and Uganda. Our research framework addressed critical questions regarding constraints facing women farmers, and their preferred strategies for enhanced agricultural performance and advocacy for their human rights. We expected the learnings would provide strategic direction for grantees' work, Global Fund programs and the funding practices of other donor and development actors. This summary shares key findings from the 2013 evaluation of the initiative
Funding a Women's Movement Against Sexual Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo: 2004-2009
No full textThis report is an in-depth study of the underlying causes of violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo and how Global Fund support has helped women's groups to promote women's leadership, peace, justice, and respect for human rights. Over five years, we supported 70 groups with over $880,000 in grants as they implemented innovative community-based strategies. The report shares 10 case studies and recommendations for donors. The women of Congo emphasize that until there is peace, sexual violence will continue unabated. We heard the message that women's rights are not distinct from systemic efforts needed to strengthen communities, increase standards of living, and support the realization of Congolese sovereignty. This report is a call to the international human rights community to give significant support to civil society in Congo -- in particular the growth of the women's rights movement
