November, 21

TheAssociação de Mulheres contra a Violência, together with Rape Crises Network Irelandis delighted to welcome you to this conference under the theme Rape, Survivors, Policies and Support Systems, a European Challenge.  This biennial event is an opportunity to join professionals from different fields and backgrounds from all over the world to discuss and reflect about the praxis, to share good practices and find new approaches centred on the survivors needs.

Local: Lisbon, Portugal
Date: Nov/20/2014 - Nov/22/2014
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The launch will include expert panelists on the five themes of the paper, including:

Prevention of violence against women and girls: what does the evidence say?

The health system response to violence against women: an overview

From work with men and boys to changes of social norms and reduction of inequities in
gender relations: a conceptual shift in prevention of violence against women and girls

Prevention of violence against women and girls: learning from practice

Addressing violence against women and girls: a call to action

 

Time: 2-4:30pm

Local: John Snow Lecture Theatre, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
Date: Nov/21/2014
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This 8 day training on Engaging Men in Accountable Practice (EMAP) to Prevent Violence against Women and Girls facilitated by the IRC in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to train others on EMAP, as well as provide the participants with techniques to engage with necessary stakeholders for engaging men and boys in the prevention of violence against women and girls. Participants will also receive on-going technical support including one-on-one coaching, web-based discussions, and access to a peer network for shared learning and ongoing support.  This is a unique professional development opportunity to improve skills and knowledge on gender-based violence prevention programming. 

Training Dates: February, 4 – 12, 2015

Registration Application Due by 26th November 2014.

Local: Bangkok, Thailand
Date: Nov/21/2014 - Nov/26/2014
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