Consultancy to develop a draft handbook on effective prevention measures, strategies and mechanisms in the SADC region.

Scope of Work
The aim of the consultancy was to develop a draft handbook to promote and guide the implementation of effective GBV prevention initiatives in the region. The deliverables were:

1. Review outcomes and resources from the joint regional conference on “Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls in Southern Africa – from Evidence to Action.”

2. Conduct a literature review of key regional and international resources, including those from UN Women, to identify effective strategies, measures, and mechanisms for GBV prevention.

3. Draft guidelines on what works and what has been proven not to work in preventing GBV (Dos and Don’ts).

4. Develop a draft handbook using the gathered information to engage member states for further input.

Outputs/Key achievements
A draft handbook which will be further developed as a comprehensive handbook to promote and guide implementation of effective GBV prevention initiatives in the region.