Corporación Casa de la Mujer implemented the three-year pilot project “Barequeando entre la opresión y la resistencia: Mujeres de zonas mineras en Colombia lideran estrategias para exigir una vida libre de violencias” (Panning for gold between oppression and resistance: Women in mining zones in Colombia lead strategies to demand a life free of violence) in Antioquia in Colombia with the support of the UN Trust Fund. The project aimed to improve the safety and protection of women and girls in mining areas from physical and sexual violence and femicide. The final evaluation found that the project, through intersectional, intergenerational and participatory approaches, empowered women with leadership skills to advocate for gender equality and mobilized intergenerational support groups. 

In Armenia, Women’s Support Center implemented the three-year project “Preventing and Combating Domestic Violence in Armenia in the COVID-19 and Post-War Context” with the support of the UN Trust Fund. This project aimed to support and protect women and girl survivors or at risk of sexual exploitation and domestic violence. The final evaluation found that the project significantly contributed to developing national policy for preventing domestic violence and economically empowering women.

In Kosovo, Women for Women Kosova implemented the three-year project “Together Building Resilience” with the support of the UN Trust Fund. The project aimed to improve in six municipalities the access of women and girls to information and services on violence against women and girls (VAWG) and enhance economic and networking opportunities for marginalized women. The final evaluation found that the project was highly effective in raising awareness of VAWG, improving access to psychosocial and economic services, and strengthening local stakeholders' capacity for gender-responsive planning. 

In Pakistan, Shirkat Gah implemented the three-year project “The Humqadam Partners for Change” with the support of the UN Trust Fund. The project aimed to achieve an ecosystem that rejects violence against women and girls, responds to the needs of women and girls, and systemically improves gender equality and protection of women’s rights. The final evaluation found that the project’s objectives were partially achieved, with strong results in outreach and policy engagement but limitations to the sustainability of some outcomes.   

In Tamil Nadu state, India, Organization for Community Development implemented the three-year project “Stop Violence Against Women of the Mukkuvar Indigenous Fisher Folk Community of India: From Zero Concern to Sustainable Care”, supported by the UN Trust Fund. The project aimed to reduce the incidence of gender-related and economic violence in domestic, community and workplace situations and increase survivors’ access to medical, protection, legal and housing services. The final evaluation found that the project made a significant positive impact on reducing violence, supporting survivors and promoting gender equality. 

Martha Farrell Foundation implemented in Delhi and Gurugram, India, the three-year project “Making Institutions Accountable towards Women Domestic Workers: Effective Implementation of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act, 2013” with the support of the UN Trust Fund. The project aimed to address sexual harassment of women domestic workers. The final evaluation found that the project achieved considerable progress in raising awareness and strengthening capacity to handle workplace sexual harassment, and had partial success in relation to institutional reform.  

In Mexico, Equidad de Género: Ciudadanía, Trabajo y Familia A.C. implemented the three-year project “En comunidad, prevenimos y respondemos ante la violencia sexual y el embarazo infantil, en 12 municipios de México” (“In community, we prevent and address sexual violence and child pregnancy in 12 municipalities of Mexico”) with the support of the UN Trust Fund. The project aimed to strengthen prevention, protection and response mechanisms to address sexual violence against girls and adolescents, and to prevent child pregnancies resulting from such violence. The final evaluation found that the project exceeded its outreach goals and that school-based interventions were particularly effective. 

In Nepal, the Center for Dalit Women Nepal implemented the three-year project “Establish Mechanism and Strengthen Sub-National Policies to Combat Violence Against Dalit and Marginalized Women and Girls”, supported by the UN Trust Fund. The project aimed to combat violence against marginalized women and girls through empowerment, community awareness and strengthening governance policies. The final evaluation found that despite resource constraints, over half of survey respondents perceived positive changes in relation to violence against women and girls in the communities as a result of the project.  

In eight regions of Tunisia, Centre de la Femme Arabe pour la Formation et la Recherche (CAWTAR) implemented the three-year project “Pour que l'invisible soit visible” (For the invisible to become visible) with the support of the UN Trust Fund. The project aimed to reduce violence against women with disabilities and promote their inclusion in public policies and protection services. The final evaluation found that the project more than doubled its planned reach, and used technology to enhance the safety of women with disabilities. It also found that while national policy impact and sustainability prospects were strong, local-level action remains limited, and that some objectives were hindered by political instability.  

In Iraq’s Al-Anbar governorate and Nineveh Plain, Baghdad Women Association implemented the three-year project “Strengthening the protective environment for women and girls at risk or impacted by violence against women and girls (VAWG) in the context of COVID-19” with the support of the UN Trust Fund. The project aimed to address VAWG, focusing on protecting and increasing internally displaced communities’ access to services. The final evaluation reported that almost all the women and girls who participated felt that legal services met their needs, with strong demand for assistance in marriage registration, inheritance claims, and gender-based violence-related legal support. 

In Jordan, Arab Women Organization (AWO) implemented the three-year project “Feminist Response in Action Through Community Mobilization for Access to SGBV Services Engaging Intersecting Vulnerabilities” with the support of the UN Trust Fund. The project aimed to address sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and domestic violence by enhancing the enforcement of Jordan’s domestic violence laws, while empowering and supporting vulnerable groups, including refugees and women with disabilities, to create a safer and more inclusive environment. The final evaluation concluded that the project positively impacted attitudes and behaviours related to gender-based violence.

In Chimaltenango, Guatemala, Women’s Justice Initiative implemented a three-year project, “Innovating and scaling proven model to improve Maya women's access to justice and end violence against women in rural Guatemala”. The project aimed to enhance Indigenous Mayan women’s and girls’ access to justice in rural communities. The final evaluation found an increase in the target population’s legal literacy and recognition of violence against women and girls, as well as a high sustainability and cultural relevance of the project, although challenges remain.

In Argentina, Enlaces Territoriales para la Equidad de Género (ETEG) implemented a three-year project, “Eliminating access barriers for deaf women for a life free of violence”, supported by the UN Trust Fund. The project aimed to improve accessibility of public services and spaces for deaf women in the context of gender-based violence. The final evaluation found that the project effectively enhanced deaf women’s knowledge of their human rights and strengthened public officials’ ability to address gender-based violence.

In Chad, the Public Interest Law Center implemented the project “Violence Against Women in Chad: Prevention and Treatment” from January 2020 to May 2023 with the support of the UN Trust Fund. The project aimed to improve service provision for women survivors of violence and change attitudes and behaviours towards women’s rights in nine target provinces. The final evaluation found that the project had a positive impact on the prevalence of violence and providing support to survivors.

Women United for Economic Empowerment implemented in 2021 to 2024 a three-year project, “Improved action to end violence against women and girls in Akwa Ibom and Cross River States, Nigeria”, with the support of the UN Trust Fund. The project aimed to protect vulnerable women and girls from sexual and gender-based violence exacerbated by COVID-19 lockdowns through working with key community-based, religious and traditional stakeholders. The final evaluation found that the project’s objectives were efficiently achieved.

THRIVEGulu implemented from May 2021 to May 2024 a project funded by the UN Trust Fund entitled “Access to Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and Empowerment Services for Survivors of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAW/G) in the Context of COVID-19: Post-Lord Resistant Army (LRA) Conflict Survivors and South Sudanese Refugee Populations in Northern Uganda”. The project aimed to protect and empower women and girls in Lamwo and Omoro districts of Uganda by improving access to essential services, and empowering communities to tackle gender inequalities. The final evaluation found that the project largely achieved its goals.

The project “Protecting girls from violence and exploitation” in Mongolia was funded by the UN Trust Fund and implemented by Save the Children Japan, Mongolia Office, from May 2021 to May 2024. Its goal was to better protect girls aged 12 to 18 in five low socio-economic districts of Ulaanbaatar from increased risks of gender-based violence and exploitation, through district health, protection and education services. The final evaluation found that the inter-sectoral approach was important for the project’s overall success.

In Kenya in 2021-2024, Physicians for Human Rights implemented the project “Enhancing sexual violence response in Kenya during the COVID-19 pandemic” with the support of the UN Trust Fund. The project aimed to improve response services and referrals to women and girl survivors of violence; and develop the forensic documentation system, response staff capacity and coordination between service actors. The final evaluation found that the project’s objectives were met effectively and its planned activities were achieved.

In the State of Palestine, Palestinian Counseling Center implemented the three-year project “Life without violence: women and girls have increased access to justice and EVAW services” with the support of the UN Trust Fund. The project aimed to empower women and girl survivors of violence in East Jerusalem and Area C to combat gender-based violence and make them safer in their communities. The final evaluation found that the project’s objectives were covered effectively and its activities were achieved with only minor adjustments.

The UN Trust Fund-supported IAMANEH Schweiz’s project, “Building resilience and response to violence against women and girls under COVID-19 in Albania”, was implemented from June 2021 to May 2024 with the help of two local organizations – the Counselling Line for Women and Girls and Woman to Woman – as well as Swiss Tropical Public Health. The project aimed to empower women and girls, improve access to support services, and enhance the capacity of local institutions to respond effectively to violence against women and girls. The final evaluation found that these goals were met.