Twenty-four groups receive grants to end violence against women

Jason White — Fri, 09 Dec 2005 22:57:05 -0500

United Nations Trust Fund Grants Awarded to Initiatives in 30 Countries
United Nations, New York 22 November - The United Nations Trust Fund to Eliminate Violence against Women will grant US$1.8 million to 24 groups in developing countries who are working to end gender-based violence in their communities. The announcement was made on the occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women which falls on November 25th each year. The Trust Fund is a unique multi-lateral mechanism established by the UN General Assembly in 1996 and administered by UNIFEM. Grants are awarded by a committee comprised of representatives of UN agencies and international NGOs. Grants this year went to initiatives that focused on ensuring that national policies and laws to end violence against women were being implemented.

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Twenty-four groups receive grants to end violence against women