The UK-funded What Works initiative has proved that preventing violence against women & girls is possible. This #16DaysOfActivism we’re celebrating our inspiring community of Grantee Partners tackling violence against women and girls through What Works II. Tap to learn more: tinyurl.com/5ma3p36x

In honour of #UNSCR1325 25th anniversary, Maureen Murphy from our Research Consortium, calls for survivor-centered, integrated approaches to end all forms of #VAWG within and beyond conflict settings, to truly advance the #WPS agenda. ✍️ Read the blog: tinyurl.com/ypkfmrsf

80% of women in #Pakistan never enter the workforce due to fear of harassment or family pressure. Earlier this year, Grantee Partner Shirkat Gah hosted a vital Roundtable to help strengthen laws and create safer workplaces for women in Pakistan. Read more here: tinyurl.com/ykpvs93h

Fantastic to bring together 10 Grantee Partners from across #Africa for our Regional Convening in Mbabane, #Eswatini last week. Over two days, we explored ways to strengthen national and regional #advocacy and cross-country collaborations to #EndVAWG #PreventionIsPossible

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.

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

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? Learn more here: tinyurl.com/5bns858h #PreventionIsPossible #UKFIETConf

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

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

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

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

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. @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social tinyurl.com/WW2webinar

'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...

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

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 #PreventionIsPossible

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

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

'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 #LondonClimateWeek #GBV

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

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

What Works II is a global leader in ending violence. Through #grants and technical assistance we currently support 14 Grantees delivering cutting-edge, evidence-based #VAWGprevention projects across 12 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Learn more: bit.ly/43zTxCX #PreventionIsPossible

We strive to eliminate violence against women and girls on a global scale. What Works currently supports 14 Grantee Partners across 12 different countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Tap to learn more about our global reach and impact: bit.ly/3FJ0wAl #PreventionIsPossible

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

Addressing #VAWG is crucial for effective #ClimateAction Last week Grantee Partner CEDOVIP attended the International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change. Read how this vital project is integrating #VAWGprevention into wetland restoration projects in Uganda: bit.ly/45paTDI

Just back from a wonderful week in Ethiopia with @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social colleagues & partners! With enough investment and political will, we know that #PrevetionIsPossible, and so at a time of increasing rights rollback and reductions in budgets, we'll be working harder than ever to #EndVAWG.

Introducing our incredible colleagues from across the Programme, Grantee Partners and Advisory Board involved since What Works I 💜 Did you know that Phase 1 of What Works reduced #VAWG by as much as 50% in 2-3 years? Find out how What Works II is building on this success: bit.ly/4iDAU5f

The final day of our APM culminated in reflections, exploring the What Works II #Feminist Principles and how as a Programme we are first and foremost accountable to women and girls affected by violence in the Global South. Discover more: bit.ly/4lYfNh3 #VAWGPrevention

Governments play a pivotal role in scaling #VAWGprevention and enabling systemic change. Dora Musinguzi, Senior Technical Advisor, Raising Voices, opening APM Day 3 outlining the role of working with governments and UN Women's Conceptual Framework.

We believe in the power of #Evidence to change #Policy and influence governments to prevent violence against women. Dr Mary Ellsberg, Programme Director of the Global Women's Institute at the George Washington University delivers her opening remarks at Day 2 of our APM. #VAWG

📸 Photo highlights from a fantastic 1st day at the What Works II APM in #Ethiopia bringing together over 100 colleagues from 50+ organisations working across programme 🇪🇹 Today we heard insights from Grantee & Programme Partners and an inspiring message of solidarity from #FCDO. #VAWGPrevention

We’re looking forward to welcoming our What Works II Programme and Grantee Partners, Advisory Board and #FCDO to our APM 2025 next week, sharing insights from across the Programme and incredible Grantee Partners working to end #VAWG 💜 Read more: bit.ly/3Ene9EU #VAWGPrevention

Welcome to the What Works II Bluesky account! We look forward to connecting with others who share our mission and commitment to ending violence against women and girls in our lifetime 💜