Welcome to the Violence against Women Prevention Programming Guide
A practical resource developed to support programme managers, practitioners, specialists, and partners in making informed, real-world decisions when planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating violence against women (VAW) prevention initiatives.
The Guide was created by UN Women and the Prevention Collaborative, with support from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
A STEP BY STEP FRAMEWORK
The guide offers a clear and accessible framework, with tools, tips, and examples to navigate each step of effective programming to prevent VAW.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO?
THE 5 STEPS TO VAW PREVENTION PROGRAMMING
PLAN for a prevention programme
Why should you focus on prevention and what are your strategic options for VAW prevention programming?
UNDERSTAND your context and capacity
Understand your context and capacity for VAW prevention programming at national, organisational, and local levels.
DESIGN for success
Understand the co-design, adaptation and piloting processes and crucial elements of success in prevention programming.
IMPLEMENT high quality programmes
How to select and train staff and partners as well as monitor and manage risks to ensure high quality implementation of a VAW prevention programme.
MEASURE Change and Learning
How to develop a monitoring, evaluation and learning plan to measure change and learn from a VAW prevention programme.
Key Resources on VAW Prevention Programming
