Gender Based Violence GBV Forum

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Gender Based Violence (GBV) Forum
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Introduction

• The GBV Forum was set up on 24th August 2005
  following a consultation with selected agencies
  working on genderbased violence (GBV) issues, in
  order to facilitate greater coordination,
  understanding sharing of information
  resources and strengthen multi-sectoral responses
  to GBV
• The membership of the forum is broad-based
  including local NGOs, International NGOs, UN
  agencies, donor agencies and Government
  representation

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Objectives of GBVF

• To serve as a mechanism for enhanced coordination
  and collaboration on GBV related work in Sri
  Lanka and strengthen collective efforts to end
  GBV
• To create a forum for regular sharing of
  resources, information and experience on
  implementing programmes relating to GBV
• To strengthen multi-sectoral response to GBV by
  promoting integrated strategic approaches to GBV

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Scope of work

• Share comprehensive and broad-based information
  on GBV
• Encourage collaboration and partnerships in
  developing common training modules and material
  sharing trainers and conducting
  awareness/training programmes, advocacy
  campaigns, research projects, etc.
• Develop an inventory of resources available list
  of trainers, researchers, consultants,
  publications, training manuals and tools, etc

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The way forward 2009/10

• 16 days of activism
• We can end violence against women Commit-
  act-demand
• Men can make a difference
• Thematic seminars, workshops during this period
  eg GBV and Conflict, GBV and HIV, GBV and
  policies
• Advocacy
• Media Campaign
• Conduct regional level programmes
• Work with the private sector