From August 2022 to October 2025, the Women’s Centre for Legal Aid and Counselling (WCLAC) implemented the initiative “Towards increased social responsibility of Palestinian Community and higher accountability of Duty-bearers: consolidating efforts to combat GBV and Discrimination of marginalized Palestinian women” to strengthen access to legal, psychosocial, and protection services for women and girls affected by violence, while mobilizing communities and youth to support prevention efforts in the State of Palestine, with the support of the UN Trust Fund. The evaluation shows that the percentage of women who felt prepared to protect themselves from violence increased from 8% to 97%.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, Solidarité Féminine Pour La Paix et le Développement Integral (SOFEPADI) implemented the initiative “Improve internally displaced women and girls’ access to multisectorial gender-based violence services in the reception and return areas of North Kivu” in August 2022 to July 2025, with the support of the UN Trust Fund. Its integrated approach combined medical, psychosocial, legal, and socioeconomic support with strong community engagement.

Implemented by the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA Network) from August 2022 to July 2025 with support from the UN Trust Fund, the “We Have Rights” initiative strengthened protection and justice for displaced and minority women and girls in Somalia against sexual violence. Through survivor‑centered services, grassroots coalitions, and evidence‑based advocacy, it improved access to health and legal support and contributed to attitudinal change. By endline, rejection of marital rape rose from 28.2% (baseline report) to 81.3% (endline survey), two coalitions united 50 women’s organizations, and service adequacy ratings increased by 47%.

In Serbia, The Centre for Support of Women’s initiative “the Path to Recovery: Improving the services for victims of sexual violence in Vojvodina” implemented with the support of the UN Trust Fund between August 2022 and July 2025 aimed to strengthen responses to sexual violence in Vojvodina. By operationalizing five Centers for Victims of Sexual Violence (CVSVs), revising protocols, and building professional capacity across institutions, the initiative improved service quality and survivor trust. By 2025, survivor satisfaction rose from 40% to 93%, five CVSVs delivered over 1,500 interventions, and 442 professionals were trained, embedding survivor-centered standards into practice.

In North Macedonia, the Roma Women and Youth Association “LULUDI” led the initiative “Support for Roma Women and Girls on Combating Gender Based Violence” between August 2022 and July 2025, supported by the UN Trust Fund. It aimed to reduce violence against young Roma women and girls in North Macedonia by strengthening service provider capacities and mobilizing local civil society organizations and women human rights defenders for advocacy. The evaluation shows recognition of violence rose from 71% to 96% (baseline/endline studies), reported cases at the NANA Center tripled, and Roma women’s issues gained national policy visibility.

In Moldova, HelpAge implemented the initiative “Preventing violence against older women in Moldova: Age inclusive support for older women survivors and those at risk” from September 2022 to September 2025, with the support of the UN Trust Fund. Through combining direct support, community engagement, and systemic capacity-building, it reduced isolation, strengthened safety, and shifted norms around older women’s rights. Endline survey data shows that 95.8% of participants felt safer, 93.4% reported life improvements, and 2,866 older women gained knowledge on rights and help-seeking, more than double the target.

In Cambodia, CHEC implemented the initiative “CEDAW Advocacy and Community Education to End Violence Against Women” between August 2022 and September 2025, supported by the UN Trust Fund. Through youth engagement, community education, and institutional training, the initiative expanded access to essential services and shifted norms around gender equality and violence. Results show youth HIV testing increased from 0.6% at baseline (study) to 40.4% at endline (survey), and 62.7% of survivors reported improved safety and autonomy at endline survey. The evaluation shows improved service uptake, survivor wellbeing, institutional capacity, and reduced tolerance of violence against women and girls.

In Armenia, the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Women implemented the initiative “Transforming the Domestic Violence Agenda in Armenia” between August 2022 and July 2025 with the support of the UN Trust Fund. Through multilingual resources, accessibility measures, and professional capacity building, the initiative transformed service delivery and accountability mechanisms nationwide. The evaluation found that over 90% of surveyed participants felt safe, respected and that staff were knowledgeable when using services. The efforts shifted norms from silence to dialogue, improved survivor trust in essential services, and introduced sustainable tools that extend beyond the initiative’s lifespan.

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 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.