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Between December 2019 and November 2020, the RCSO conducted its first regional study on “Violence Against Women and Girls in the South Mediterranean”, focusing on the seven countries in the regional program: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine and Tunisia. The study is part of ongoing efforts to raise awareness of VAWG among stakeholders, including policymakers, law enforcement agencies, civil society organizations (CSOs) and the general public including women themselves. It aims to highlight effective approaches which help to realize women’s right to a life free from violence. The study looked at three main areas: 1\. Characteristics of VAWG, using data reflecting women’s own experiences and attitudes. 2\. Efficiency of existing legal frameworks and public policies to counteract VAWG. 3\. Awareness of relevant national and international instruments, including the UfM Ministerial Declaration.

The regional policy dialogue on Combating Violence Against Women and Girls and Strengthening Women’s Rights During the Covid-19 Pandemic was organised in collaboration with the Minister of Social Development (MoSD) in Jordan. This dialogue is part of the regional campaign on Zero Tolerance for Violence Against Women and Girls. Initially scheduled to take place in March 2020, it was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic and took place on September 21, 2020 using an online platform to discuss VAWG and how to tackle it. The aim of these dialogues is to follow up on and support the implementation of the action points of the 4th UfM Ministerial Declaration.

The ABC for a Gender Sensitive Constitution is a handbook aimed at guiding constitution-makers in their endeavor to draft or amend constitutions from a gender sensitive perspective and at educating the general public.