EU Delegation Gender Activities in Guinea Bissau

Objectifs de l'action

Objectif global : Contribuer á la mise en place d’un environnement juridique, institutionnel et sociocommunautaire protecteur des droits des femmes et des filles dans les Régions de Bafata, Gabu Oio et Bijago/Bubaque en Guinée Bissau.

Objectifs spécifiques

1.Renforcer le cadre juridique, les capacités d’intervention,  les réponses institutionnelles et sociocommunautaires  pour la lutte contre les  atteintes aux  DFF et les pratiques néfastes;

2.   Susciter l’émergence des comportements favorables au respect des Droits             des Femmes et des Filles (DFF)

Groupe(s) cible(s)[1]

Parlementaires, Membres du Gouvernement, Acteurs du système judiciaire, Acteurs institutionnels (Education, Santé, Etat Civil, …) Leaders traditionnels et religieux, les intervenants du de l’Association des Amis des Enfants ,

, du Comité national de Lutte contre les Pratiques Néfastes, Intervenants del’Observatoire des Droits Humains, de la Démocratie et de la Citoyenneté et des Organisations de la Société Civile, adeptes et commettants des pratiques néfastes.

Bénéficiaires finaux[2]

·Les femmes et les filles des Régions à fortes incidence des pratiques de mutilations génitales féminines, des mariages précoces et / ou forcés et de violences domestiques   (Bafata, Gabu, Oio et Bijago/Bubaque)

Résultats estimés

1.Les capacités de 200  Leaders communautaires, membres des Comités de Gestion Communautaire (CGC) et des intervenants des ONG sont renforcées pour la promotion des DFF,  la prise en charge des victimes et le suivi des interventions ;

2.Quatre Unités Régionales d’Intervention chargées de la prise en charge des cas de violences domestiques de mariage forcés et précoces et MGF sont fonctionnels  dans les Régions de Bafata, Gabu, Oio et Bijago/Bubaque ;

3.Un Centre d’Accueil pour Femmes et Filles Victimes de Violence est fonctionnel dans la Région de Gabu

4.Quarante (40)  Comités de Gestion Communautaire sont fonctionnels dans les Régions de Oio et de Bijago/Bubaque et mobilisent les communautés pour la promotion des DFF et l’abandon des pratiques néfastes

Activités principales

1.Conduite d’une enquête CAP et mise en place d’une base de données sur les DFF et les pratiques néfastes ;

2.Renforcement des capacités des intervenants (Facilitateurs, Superviseurs, Coordonnateurs et personnel technique des URI)

3. Appui technique à l’élaboration des projets de textes d’application de la loi contre les MGF (et éventuellement) de la Loi contre les violences contre les femmes et les enfants

4.Appui à la mise en place de 4  Unités Régionales d’Intervention (URI) de  prise en charge des victimes des pratiques néfastes et de promotion des DFF ;

5.Appui à la mise en place du Centre d’Accueil pour Femmes et Filles Victimes de Violence ;

6.Appui à la mise en place et au fonctionnement de 40 mécanismes communautaires de promotion des DFF et de prévention des pratiques néfastes dans les Régions de Oio et  de Bijago/Bubaque.

Objective of the  action

Overall objective: To enhance effective respect for human rights and especially the rights of women and girls in Guinea-Bissau. Specific objectives: (1) Promote a culture of respect for human rights in 40 communities in Guinea-Bissau with special emphasis on the practice of FGM.

Target Group(s)[3]

10 NGOs working in the area of ​​human rights, 24 health technicians of the regional hospitals Bafata and Gabu, 100 teachers of primary and secondary schools, 40 community midwives and 40 FGM practitioners, 80 traditional and religious leaders; 1,200 children of 40 members of Child Participation Groups (GPI), 30 journalists and other media professionals, at least 120 girls and women suffering from complications related to FGM.

Final Beneficiaries[4]

At least 80,000 people living in 40 target communities, particularly among which 14,400 students in 80 schools. 30,000 girls not yet excised across the country, as well as girls and women victims and suffering from FGM related complications.

Reference

Indicators

Update

R1. Improved capacity of civil society organizations to promote the abandonment of FGM

proportion of persons who think that FGM is a healthy practice

14 national NGOs including project implementing partners, were trained on human rights, gender, FGM consequences and non-confrontational community-animation technique. They used the skills gained to raise awareness of the dangers of negative socio-cultural practices among 40 targeted communities.

R2. Improved capacity of regional health structures (Gabu and Bafata) to give assistance to women suffering from health complications of FGM

proportion of women and girls assisted at least once who continue to use the service center in case further treatment is necessary

Four doctors attended a training of trainers’ workshop on specialized care and assistance to victims of FGM. This was cascaded to 20 health professionals including doctors, nurses and midwives in regions of Gabu Bafata regions. In addition, two health centers (one in Bafata and one in Gabu) were rehabilitated and equipped with medicine and health related equipment. However, the two health centres are not yet opened because of non-availability of medical equipment in the local market, these were later purchased abroad and the action is awaiting delivery. A MoU was signed with the Regional Director of Bafata and Gabu to ensure local ownership and sustainability of the action.

R3. Increased understanding of the concept of human rights and of the consequences of FGM at Community level

proportion of persons who think that FGM is a recommendation of Islam

The action conducted awareness campaigns on the connotations of FGM with Islam. Thus, a multi-media approach was used including, animators from partner NGOs, radio, i.e drama, adverts and debates.

proportion of persons who think that FGM is a tradition

Over nearly three years of project implementation, community animators from partner NGOs promoted awareness campaigns including djumbais through which various thematic areas regarding the practice and other forms of violence were discussed. Radio thearter and debates were also broadcasted in local languages. This was coupled with distribution of Information, Education and Communication materials (19 000 booklets and 11 000 posters) in public places such as, schools and health centers. As a result, positive impact was noted, for example; Sawcunda community publicly declared abandonment of the FGM practice, and other 15 communities have expressed intention to announce abandonment of the practice.

proportion of persons who think that FGM supports integration of women in society

To be determined by the End of Project Evaluation.

R4. Systematic documentation of FGM cases in 40 target communities

Number of cases of FGM denunciated and registered in 40 communities

A baseline study on the practice of FGM was carried out in the 40 target communities and the results were used as results indicators’ benchmarks. The Action developed a case management system with technical support from Plan-WARO and meaningful participation on local partners. To date no FGM cases have be captured by the action.

R5. Advocacy for the implementation of the law prohibiting FGM and the adoption of human rights content in the school curriculum.

Number of cases of FGM judged and sentenced

Despite high level of awareness about the negative effects of FGM practice on the health of women, to date, no FGM cases were registered with the action. This could be as a result of probably change of strategy of conducting practice, which is now more discreetly and secondly, because whistleblower fear retaliation by FGM practitioners.

Revised school curriculum incorporate human rights

This action was not carried out due to the political situation after April 12, 2012. However; the discussions on reactivating the process with relevant authorities are slowly gaining momentum..