What Works II launches latest Practice-Based Learning Brief on Working with Governments to End Violence Against Women and Children

The What Works to Prevent Violence: Impact at Scale programme (What Works II) has today published a new Practice-Based Learning (PBL) Brief titled: Working with Governments to End Violence Against Women and Children.

What Works II PBL Briefs are authored by experienced implementers who understand the realities of working in the field. The briefs highlight practical lessons for practitioners, showcase best practice, and foster peer learning across programmes working to prevent violence. Each brief in the series distils insights from real-world programme implementation.

This latest PBL Brief consolidates key learning from Grantee and consortium partners of the What Works II programme on working with governments in VAWC prevention programmes. Through a series of interviews and workshops, representatives from six different organisations identified five lessons they consider crucial foundations for effectively working with governments:

• Lesson 1: Conduct political analysis and develop a strategic approach

• Lesson 2: Build credibility and legitimacy with the government

• Lesson 3: Build and nurture relationships with government

• Lesson 4: Strengthen government buy-in to the programme

• Lesson 5: Embed continuity and sustainability strategies

The following What Works II partners contributed to this latest PBL brief:

• The Centre for Domestic Violence Prevention (CEDOVIP), Uganda

• Mahila Sarvangeen Utkarsh Mandal (MASUM), India

• Pamodzi Kuthetsa Nkhanza (PKN), Malawi

• Projet Jeune Leader (PJL), Madagascar

• Right to Play (RTP), Pakistan

• Shirkat Gah, Pakistan

Commenting on the news, Anne Gathumbi, Managing Director of the What Works to Prevent Violence: Impact at Scale programme, said: "Addressing VAWC is complex and requires multi-stakeholder engagement – national governments have a crucial role to play in ending violence against women and girls. These five key lessons consolidate key learnings, best practice and insights from cutting-edge VAWG prevention projects funded through the What Works II programme – the UK’s flagship global programme to end violence against women and girls. As a global leader in ending violence, we are delighted to share our latest PBL Brief and share insights from our Grantee and consortium partners to help to strengthen VAWG prevention programming globally.”

More from the What Works II Practice-Based Learning Brief Series

• Discover our Practice-Based Learning Brief: Integrating VAC and GBV prevention into national education systems published earlier this year.