Call for applications: Community Violence Prevention Program

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has launched the Community Violence Prevention Program to safeguard individuals, families, and communities from physical, psychological, and social harm and creates safer environments. The Community Violence Prevention Program provides grants to support targeted, community-driven efforts, led by community partners within our province, particularly those in rural areas, to combat violence against high-risk populations.

Applications must be submitted to the provincial Office of Women and Gender Equality by, or on, October 21, 2024.

You’re Invited! Lessons on supporting children who have experienced violence

Good quality and caring services are necessary to mitigate the long-term impact of violence on children’s development and reduce the risk of further violence. But how do these interventions work, and what makes them effective? Although INSPIRE: 7 Strategies to Prevent Violence Against Children is a prevention-focused package, it recognises the importance of evidence-based response and support services for children who have experienced violence.

This webinar showcases such services in Cambodia and Nepal. Speakers will focus on the lessons learned, challenges, adaptations and key elements of successful response interventions.

This event will take place via Zoom on the 28^th of October, 2024.

Opportunity: Senior Consultant, Ending Violence Against Women (Retainer Contract)

The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and securityIn the context of its Ending Violence against Women (EVAW) programming, UN Women ROAP aims to establish a diverse pool of Specialists in EVAW for short-medium term consultancies to support various technical activities affiliated with EVAW programmes.

The detailed terms of reference for specific assignments will be developed by the hiring manager in consultation with selected consultants.

The closing date is the 31^st of October 2024

Resource: Free to Grow: benefiting businesses where it matters most

Workplace-based interventions to prevent violence against women and children offer numerous benefits for businesses and employees.

Not only is it feasible to deliver programmes that prevent violence against women and children during work hours, it also benefits businesses. By focusing on improving interpersonal relationships, lessening parental stress and nurturing parent-child relationships, such programmes can prevent family violence, decrease workplace conflict and increase productivity.

Read the full policy brief below.