Transforming Lives and Preventing Violence
Publisher: UNICEF
Date Published: 2014
Languages: English
The toolkit contains information, guidance, tools, and training materials to help CC Programme staff plan, implement, and monitor the program. It is organized into four parts: Building Knowledge and Awareness, Programme Planning and Monitoring, Strengthening Community-Based Care, and Catalyzing Change. Each part focuses on specific objectives and activities related to preventing sexual violence.
Main Contribution
The toolkit is divided into four parts, and Part One focuses on "Building Knowledge and Awareness." It shares information about sexual violence and social norms, aiming to inspire program staff to take action with communities to prevent sexual violence. It includes objectives such as creating shared understanding, fostering awareness, educating about the causes of sexual violence, and encouraging reflection about personal values and beliefs.
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Part One is intended for program staff working on the CC Programme. It provides essential information, reflection questions, and programming tips.
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The toolkit can be used by program staff in Somalia and South Sudan to plan, implement, and monitor the CC Programme. It provides a structured approach with information, guidance, and tools for different components of the program.
GBV Prevention
The toolkit addresses gender-based violence prevention by creating awareness, educating about the causes of sexual violence, and exploring the connections between gender inequality, power, and sexual violence. It aims to make lasting changes to norms, policies, and practices sustaining sexual violence.
Creating Normative Change
The toolkit aims to create normative change by inspiring action within communities to prevent sexual violence. It emphasizes understanding social norms, fostering common cause and collective commitment for change, and building a supportive environment.
How it could be adapted to the communities
The toolkit acknowledges the specific context of Somalia and South Sudan and provides guidance on planning, implementing, and monitoring the CC Programme in these settings. It offers tools for capacity building and community engagement tailored to the local context.
Keywords
Social norms, Gender-based violence prevention, Community engagement, Normative change.
