World Vision Canada

Published purpose

This project aims to change social norms in families, communities, and schools, and improve the delivery of government services to reduce incidents of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) experienced by girls and young women, between the ages of 10 and 24, in Nampula province of Mozambique. Project activities include: (1) providing information to girls and young women on gender equality and rights, alternatives to early marriage, harmful traditional practices, and initiation rites, as well as on sexual reproductive health and rights and SGBV services; (2) engaging with men and boys to change attitudes on gender equality and support local and community-based women’s organizations to engage initiation matrons, women leaders and caregivers in dialogue on the protection of girls’ rights; and (3) providing training to teachers and school staff and encouraging dialogue between parents, students, teachers, and school leadership to empower girls and eliminate SGBV based at school.