Public Awareness of Domestic Violence

Country

Mongolia.

Period

2000-2003.

Recipient.

National Centre Against Violence in Mongolia, NCAV.

Funding Agency

Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, Sida.

Description

The aim of the project is to improve the capacity of NCAV in order to raise public awareness of domestic violence and advocacy.

Outcome

• A number of different activities directed towards parliamentarians and government institutions have been carried out. Among others, a parliamentary committee on drafting a law on domestic violence was set up. The law was passed with 100% of the votes in the Parliament in April 2004.
• A financial contribution from the Ministry of Social Welfare covering costs for the shelter house has been achieved.
• Training of police officers regarding counseling of victims has been organized.
• Capacity building of NCAV staff, such as democratic decision-making, delegation, transparency within the organization regarding information and documentation and increased involvement of staff in discussions etc. has been achieved.
• The project activities have resulted in a more free and open relation between the media and NCAV. The contacts and cooperation with the media has expanded.
• NCAV has organized the first conference for victims of domestic violence in Mongolia. The conference is planned to take place on annual basis.
• Brochures and other information material has been published and distributed to the public.
• NCAV has together with the Mongolian National Television made a series of five programs in order to raise awareness of domestic violence among the public.