On 10 December 2020, the Gender Working Group of GIZ Bangladesh hosted “Voices against Violence”, marking the conclusion of this year’s 16 Days of Activism campaign. The international campaign began on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of… Read more ..read more

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,… Read more ..read more

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) partners. In addition, almost half of the LGBTIQ+ population report being assaulted by members of the university community. Universities have a central role to play in preventing violence against women. Driven by the need to make visible this problem, which has remained hidden for decades, the study “From Evidence to Prevention. How to Prevent V ..read more

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. The methodology works with children from 6 to 9 years old, as they form ideas about who they are and their relations to others. The interactive path serves as a catalyst for reflection, action, and self-esteem, empowering beneficiaries to be active protagonists. Through playful activities across five stations, children engage in a ..read more

  In many families in Serbia, it is assumed that a women will leave her parents’ home when marrying and join the family of her husband. To ensure that family property remains inside the family, women are encouraged and often pressured to waive their rights for inheritance in favor of their brothers. According to data from the Women’s Association of Kolubara District, almost 44% of women comply. Oftentimes unaware of the consequences and disadvantages associated with that. This is even though according to the Serbian Inheritance Law all children have equal rights to their parents’ assets ..read more

Preventing violence against women and challenging the sociocultural patterns that perpetuate it is a task that concerns us all. That’s why we invite you to explore the new PreViMujer digital catalog, where you will find more than 1,000 resources dedicated to this important mission.   Violence against women continues to be a serious public health problem that affects not only the women themselves but also their households, companies, and communities. Together, through innovative programs and solid collaborations, we are fighting against this violation of human rights that affects not only ..read more

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 Dr Dana de la Fontaine, Cluster Coordinator, Climate Change and Sustainable Urban Development. She gave a heartfelt welcome to all the participants. She said it gave her great pleasure to see that this event came on the heels of the session on the Feminist Development Policy (FDP) which showcased how the projects are implementing the FDP o ..read more

As highlighted by the German Development Minister Svenja Schulze on the international Menstrual Hygiene Day in 2022, “Menstruation should not be a taboo!” Aligned with BMZ’s ‘Feminist development policy – for just and strong societies worldwide’, we, the staff initiative MenstruAction, aim to raise awareness of menstrual health and hygiene and its effects on the 3Rs – rights, representation and resources of women and girls – and thus, on their lives and active participation in social, political, and economic affairs. Assessing GIZ’s period-friendliness In May 2023, we conducted a survey with m ..read more

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 Belgrade, Kragujevac, Novi Sad, Nis and Novi Pazar and the aim was to raise awareness of the problem of femicide in Serbia. The discussions were attended by representatives of all parts of society, of the Government, civil society organizations, the private sector, the media and individual participants. The panelists announced the ad ..read more

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 women in Ecuador have faced some type of violence during their lives. It is time to change this reality! We know that this issue impacts not only the quality of life of individuals, but also companies, institutions, and the country as a whole. The study “The business costs of violence against women (VAW) in Ecuador” (USMP, PreViMujer/GIZ 2018) demons ..read more