This case study, by the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), reports on the establishment of the Rwanda National Police Gender Desk in 2005. Addtional funding from several sources has kept the Gender Desk functioning to date. The project goal is to enhance the Rwandan National Police’s response to gender-based violence (GBV), in line with Rwanda’s commitment to relevant international, regional and national laws. This case study also addresses results, background information, analysis of the process, lessons learned, recommendations and challenges. Available in English with additional material (police training manual and victim advocates checklist); 8 pages.
Author
United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM). 2005-present.
Year
2005-present
Address
Languages
English
Region
All Africa , Rwanda
Subject
General Violence against Women, Police
Category
Case Studies