Elimination of Violence Against Women Consultative Group

The Elimination of Violence Against Women (EVAW) Consultative Group was established in 2004 to promote consultation among stake-holders and avoid the duplication of efforts for more effective programmes and activities related to the elimination of violence against women.

With a strategic framework in place, the group analyzes the quality of current activities and discusses how successful programmes can be replicated throughout the country.

Meetings are scheduled on a bi-monthly basis and as of December 2007, three meetings had been held.

The third consultative meeting was held on 14 November 2007. The agenda included:

• an introductory presentation by the EVAW Commission
• a presentation by the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) on activities aimed at eliminating violence against women
• an update on the EVAW consultative group website*, and
• an update on 25 November and the 16-day Campaign activities.

* UNIFEM is currently developing a web site in order to provide materials and programme calendars to all stake-holders.