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Working to end violence against women and girls in our lifetime. The UK’s flagship global programme to end VAWG, funded by FCDO. #PreventionIsPossible ww2preventvawg.org

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What Works II @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social · Jun 4

Violence against women and girls is preventable.

Our Grantee projects and #research have identified effective strategies that can halve rates of #VAWG. With continued investment, we can end violence in our lifetime.

Learn more here: bit.ly/3FJ0wAl

#PreventionIsPossible

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What Works II @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social · 17d

Fantastic to meet with Baroness Harriet Harman, UK #SpecialEnvoyForWomenAndGirls, at #UNGA80. Our Managing Director Anne Gathumbi shared our global evidence that has proven #PreventionIsPossible. We look forward to continuing to working together to end #VAWG – in the UK and globally.

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What Works II @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social · 20d

Today at #UNGA80, leaders, civil society & activists mark 30 years since the Beijing Platform for Action - an urgent call to uphold women’s & girls’ rights worldwide. We’re launching a new Brief on working with g'ments to end #VAWC. Learn more: tinyurl.com/44xfkj5j

#Beijing30 #PreventionIsPossible

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What Works II @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social · 25d

Evidence shows that violence in and around #schools harms children’s learning - directly and indirectly. How can schools, policymakers and communities work together to prevent it?

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#PreventionIsPossible #UKFIETConf

What Works II @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social · 26d

Incorporating violence prevention into schools and the #education sector is vital for safe, inclusive learning environments. Our Practice-Based Learning Brief shares 5 key lessons on integrating #VAC and #GBV prevention into #education.

Learn more here: tinyurl.com/5xharhva

#PreventionIsPossible

What Works II @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social · 27d

We’re looking forward to #UKFIETConf in Oxford this week. What Works II Grantee and consortium partners will be actively participating in the sessions and highlighting the vital importance of addressing #VAWG in the education sector. Learn more here: lnkd.in/eu_zmqDu

#PreventionIsPossible

What Works II @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social · Sep 11

The #ReframebyBreakthrough Conference brought together leaders and practitioners for meaningful reflection and action on gender norm change and intersectionality. The forum underscored the importance of cross-sector collaboration as key to advancing gender equality. Learn more: tinyurl.com/bdekktnh

What Works II @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social · Aug 21

Join us next week for an online panel discussion with global expert voices exploring how we can embed feminist #accountability in the prevention of violence against women and girls. Tap to learn more about our speakers and secure your place: tinyurl.com/5bnkenbd

#PreventionIsPossible

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GBVnet @preventgbvnet.bsky.social · Aug 19

As global funding shifts, political spaces shrink, scrutiny of development interventions intensifies, and the prevalence of VAWG persists, the need to uphold meaningful accountability to women and girls has never been more urgent.

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What Works II @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social · Aug 20

'I believe that if children learn these basics at an early age, it has the power to transform society.'

We're excited to share a powerful new impact film from our Grantee Partner Right To Play and Aahung developed and produced by SOC Films. Watch it here 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw_T...

WHAT WORKS 2_IMPORTANCE OF PLAY BASED LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION_RTP

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What Works II @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social · Aug 15

How can we meaningfully embed feminist #accountability in the prevention of violence against women & girls? Join us for an expert panel discussion exploring lessons from implementing survivor-centered approaches and centring the rights and voices of women and girls. Register: tinyurl.com/5bnkenbd

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What Works II @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social · Jul 21

Attending the UN #HLPF25 in New York this year? Join us tomorrow for a high-level side event 'Getting the #SDGs Back on Track: Ending Violence Against Women and Girls as a cross-sectoral Imperative' co-organised with UN Women and sector partners: tinyurl.com/nhdamwzu

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What Works II @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social · Jul 11

Our Annual Programme Meeting 2025 offered invaluable insights and innovative solutions to advancing #VAWG prevention. Over an inspiring four days of insight sharing we explored the theme: Meeting the Moment on our Journey to Scale. Discover highlights from this year's event: tinyurl.com/3pjs9a49

What Works II @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social · Jun 30

Earlier this month Grantee Partner WOLREC launched the Second Edition of the Women’s Manifesto: a powerful advocacy tool outlining key demands and priorities for achieving #GenderEquality and empowering women and girls in #Malawi. Tap to read more about this historic milestone: tinyurl.com/3wexw83h

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What Works II @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social · Jun 27

'By recognising community interests and encouraging communities to lead initiatives, especially women — sustainable adaptation becomes possible & transformative.'

Grantee Partner CEDOVIP reflects on women-led #ClimateAction at #CBA19. Tap for more: tinyurl.com/bdfmws93

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Reflections from CBA19, Brazil

Josephine Kamisya, Executive Director of CEDOVIP shares her reflections from attending the CBA19 conference in Brazil last month.

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What Works II @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social · Jun 21

Empowering women and girls is key to building a climate-resilient future. Tap to read our groundbreaking report on the importance of addressing gender-based violence in #ClimateAction: bit.ly/4kzxouB

#JuneClimateMeetings #GBV

What Works II @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social · Jun 20

Women and girls face disproportionate impacts from climate change. They are also driving climate solutions at all levels. Tap to read our report on the importance of addressing gender-based violence in climate action: bit.ly/4kzxouB

#JuneClimateMeetings #VAWG

What Works II @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social · Jun 19

In #Ethiopia, rates of child marriage increased by 119% in 2022 compared to 2021 in areas worst affected by drought and food shortages. Tap to learn more: bit.ly/4kzxouB

#JuneClimateMeetings #GBV

What Works II @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social · Jun 18

Climate change disproportionately impacts women and girls, exacerbating existing inequalities and increasing vulnerability to violence. Tap to learn more here: bit.ly/4kzxouB

#JuneClimateMeetings #GBV #VAWG

What Works II @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social · Jun 17

Indigenous peoples protect 80% of the world’s biodiversity but are subjected to #GBV by powerful stakeholders trying to stop them defending the environment and their communities. Tap to learn more here: bit.ly/4kzxouB

#JuneClimateMeetings #VAWG

What Works II @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social · Jun 16

Addressing gender-based violence is crucial for effective #ClimateAction. Tap to read our groundbreaking report on the importance of addressing #GBV in climate change action: bit.ly/4kzxouB

#JuneClimateMeetings #VAWG

What Works II @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social · Jun 15

Research shows that #GBV is derailing #ClimateAction globally. Efforts to renew the UNFCCC Gender Action Plan this week are a vital opportunity to advance climate justice and #GenderEquality. Learn more here: tinyurl.com/murkrt22

#JuneClimateMeetings

What Works II @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social · Jun 14

"Addressing gender-based violence is not just a human rights imperative— it is crucial to achieving effective, inclusive, and sustainable climate outcomes." Writes Naomi Clugston, Senior Researcher on our VAWC Helpdesk in our latest blog. More here: tinyurl.com/3drw7p2x

#JuneClimateMeetings #VAWG

What Works II @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social · Jun 13

The UK-funded What Works I Programme showed that violence can be reduced by up to half in just a few years. Now, we're taking proven approaches to scale. This is global leadership on violence prevention. And it’s working. Tap to learn more here: bit.ly/3FJ0wAl

#PreventionIsPossible #EndVAWG

What Works II @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social · Jun 11

In #Rwanda a couples-based project delivered a series of sessions to shift values and beliefs around #gender, power and relationships and build skills such as communication and activism - with transformative results. Tap to learn more in our latest briefing: bit.ly/3FJ0wAl

#PreventionIsPossible

What Works II @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social · Jun 11

Preventing #VAWG involves addressing root causes through targeted interventions. A successful schools-based project in #Pakistan is now being rolled out to 160 schools through What Works II. Tap to learn how this project is stopping violence before it starts: bit.ly/3FJ0wAl

#PreventionIsPossible