European Union visit to the project’s activities in Niassa province
The European Union, accompanied by UNFPA, visited the activities of the ResiNorte project in Niassa, including the Safe Spaces for Women and Girls built in Marrupa and Mecula, radio debates and male engagement sessions.
Girl Child Rights (GCR) received a visit from the European Union, the funder of its activities in Niassa, accompanied by UNFPA, the implementing partner. The aim was to see on the ground the results of the support for the ResiNorte project’s activities in the province.
Meetings with the Government and communities
During the visit, the delegation met the provincial and district Government, beneficiaries, other stakeholders and the project team. These meetings allowed it to gather information on the challenges and successes of the ResiNorte initiatives.
What the delegation saw
The delegation observed the results of the investment in the project, including:
- the construction of the Safe Spaces for Women and Girls in the districts of Marrupa and Mecula;
- the radio debates on the prevention of gender-based violence (GBV);
- the male engagement sessions promoting positive masculinity, dedicated to reducing GBV;
- the improvement of the activities of the multisectoral group, which increased access to essential services.
Continued support
The visit showed the importance of continued support for the project.
About the project
ResiNorte is implemented in Niassa by GCR in partnership with UNFPA and with funding from the European Union. The visit allowed the funder to see the safe spaces in Marrupa and Mecula and to hear directly from the authorities and the people taking part in the project’s activities.
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