Brazilian Local efforts towards ending violence against women and girls
April 28, 2016 cib
The Brazilian National Confederation of Municipalities’ (CNM) continuing support for local, cross-sector responses to violence against women and girls is raising the profile of these issues locally and nationally. By increasing focus on prevention and tackling root causes such as gender inequality, and through carrying out a 2-year pilot project in 10 municipalities, CNM has brought together local leadership and created political will at different levels to prevent and address the issue.
From awareness raising to international knowledge sharing