Multiple forms of Gender-based Violence (GBV) are prevalent, institutionalized and normalized within informal marketplaces, impacting traders’ health, safety, security and economic well-being. Methods: In order to combat GBV in marketplaces, we have been working to break down harmful societal norms and practices to ensure women are granted dignity, respected and are able to work in a safe environment. Building capacity of market leaders, law enforcers, market traders and officials in addressing GBV Media Engagement Organizing and conducting anti-GBV campaigns Training paralegals and legal community supporters on preventing and handling GBV Peaceful Demonstrations Distribution of publications, materials and resources Working with local leaders and the Police Children and Gender Desk.
Impact
- Reached 6,000 + Market Traders
- increasing awareness of women’s rights
- Assisted1,500 + survivors of GBV
- Saw 10 markets adopt and actively utilize the guideline for ending GBV
- Approximately 95 cases from markets were referred to the Police each year
- Approximately1,200cases were handled by Paralegals, LCS and market committees each year
- 120 law enforcement officers were trained on GBV and women’s rights in markets
- 675+ market members- from the leader level to the trader level- are active agents of change in their markets.
- Innovation of National Guideline on GBV
Source EfG reports
Our Give Payment Not Abuse Program
Contributed to a 70% decrease in the number of GBV incidents Reached 6,000 + Market Traders, increasing awareness of women’s rights Assisted1,500 + survivors of GBV Saw 10 markets adopt and actively utilize the guideline for ending GBV Approximately 95 cases from markets were referred to the Police each year Approximately1,200cases were handled by Paralegals, LCS and market committees each year.
