Final Evaluation: “Building Bridges of Life for the Women Survivors of Domestic Violence in Azerbaijan”

Grantee: Azerbaijan Young Lawyers’ Confederation

Country: Azerbaijan

Period: January 2016 to December 2017

Grant amount: $420,000

Description: The project was designed to contribute to government efforts to eliminate gender-based violence. Its main aim was to offer women and girls in the Absheron region better protection against and responses to domestic violence through community support, including by introducing a sustainable shelter and other services.

Main findings of the evaluation:

• the project established a model to provide support and referrals to survivors of gender-based violence;
• 448 women received support, nearly double the target number;
• over 100 women participated in economic empowerment training, of which nearly a third went on to set up their own business;
• 10 staff at the shelter were trained by international experts; and
• thousands of people attended information sessions on the causes and consequences of gender-based violence.

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