East Timor
Judicial System Monitoring Program
Strengthening the capacity of police, health professionals and lawyers to understand and apply the new Penal Code and Domestic Violence Law
The project will promote the rights of women and children by building the capacity of policy, health professionals and lawyers to understand their responsibilities under the new East Timor Penal Code and Domestic Violence Law. Up to 20 doctors, 20 lawyers, 30 nurses and midwives and 30 police officers will undertake training to better understand the implications of domestic violence and their legal responsibilities.
$110,834 over one year
Egypt
Maat for Peace, Development and Human Rights Association
The Empowerment of Women for Governance in the Egyptian Village
The project will promote the political empowerment of women to participate in local council elections by running capacity-building workshops for women and establishing support centres for women in local councils.
$66,951 over one year
Egypt
Center for Egyptian Women’s Legal Assistance
Women Against Violence in Egypt
The project will build the capacity of media workers, school social workers, community members and religious leaders to combat violence against women and promote women’s rights through training and meetings, and by establishing legal aid offices for women who experience domestic violence.
$95,000 over one year
Ghana
Women in Law and Development
Women’s Access to Justice Through Legal Literacy
Empowering women to have access to justice in the Ahanta West District of Western Region, through public education, capacity-building of paralegals, Community Reconciliation Committees, and engagement with state agencies and traditional leaders. Over 2000 people will be reached through radio discussions, posters and community outreach seminars. 25 community members will be trained as legal literacy volunteers.
$98,135 over one year
