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It’s considered best practice to disaggregate indicators where appropriate to account for the range of experiences of different population groups based on their intersectional identities (i.e. by sex, age, race, disability, socio-economic status). Where disaggregation can support with precision, contextualisation, transparency and accountability, it can also benefit equity and inclusivity efforts, which is especially relevant where the language of indicators has been generalised.

Using data effectively for improved decision-making and advocacy is an ethical responsibility and involves creating diverse products tailored to various users. This requires thinking carefully about what types of information and presentation are suitable for different data users. For example, the list below sets out common types of information useful for different users.

General Public: Key figures, trends, data visualisations, short stories
Media: Summary tables, charts, trends, data visualisations, short stories
Policymakers: Summary tables, charts, trends, data visualisations, short…

When prevention programmes are implemented in communities and institutions, people become more aware of the harmful nature of VAWG and women and girls are often more likely to want to report violence, seek help and services. It is therefore really important that programme teams map existing response services and ensure that there are referral mechanisms in place to support survivors to access the services they need and want. This is sometimes called working across the prevention-to-response continuum.

To support the development of survivor-centred formal and informal justice processes, programmes should consider the following activities:

Activities to support both formal and informal justice systems


Support the establishment of referral pathways between justice systems and services to help survivors navigate these services efficiently.


Support provision of legal aid and advice for survivors. This includes support to survivors to prepare them for providing evidence in court. This support could include the development of accessible guides to illustrate women’s options…

Capacity building efforts need to be demand-driven and informed by the needs, aspirations and interests of partners. The most effective way to achieve this is to conduct participatory capacity assessments with partners to review skills and knowledge across a range of areas critical for effective VAWG programme delivery e.g. technical skills on VAWG prevention and response; foundational skills around financial and project management, report writing, or proposal writing.

Tools and guidance to support capacity assessments include:

Spotlight Initiative Guidance on Capacity Development
UN…

Donors, governments and INGOs often have access to extensive networks of influential stakeholders and decision-makers. They can support women’s movements by both amplifying their messages through these networks and facilitating networking opportunities with these stakeholders. In this way, donors, governments and INGOs can play a vital role in ensuring the voices, concerns, and ideas of women’s movements are heard by those in positions of power and are more likely to be considered during decision-making processes.

Diverse opinions and priorities can lead to tensions within groups of organisations, including women’s movements. In addition, power dynamics exist within any group and, if not addressed, may lead to some organisations having greater influence over decisions than others. This can further exacerbate tensions. It is important for programmes that support women’s movement building to be mindful of the potential tensions and power dynamics and put in place systems to address these. For example, this could involve encouraging rotating leadership responsibilities between organisations, introducing a…

Movement-strengthening initiatives need to recognise that women and girls may face multiple forms of discrimination such as class, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, and age. These initiatives should promote an intersectional approach to EVAWG efforts, recognising the interconnected nature of social identities. They should also work to ensure that the voices of women and girls that are marginalised within communities are prioritised and amplified within these movements. This is key to ensuring that EVAWG efforts carried out by women’s movements reflect the needs and…

Women’s movements are most effective when they bring together diverse groups to work towards a common goal. Programmes can support women’s movements to develop shared goals, strategies, and plans around ending violence against women and girls. For example, they could consider:

Which individual/organisation will take a leadership role
How to develop equitable decision-making processes
The roles of each member
The budget available for activities
How often and by what method the movement will communicate
Shared code of conduct for members

The work of women’s movements and WROs focused on ending VAWG can be challenging and exhausting. Self and collective care is essential for protecting individuals from burnout and movements from potential fragmentation. Self and collective care strategies should take a holistic approach recognising the importance of psychological, physical, intellectual, and spiritual wellbeing. EVAWG initiatives can support women’s movements and WROs to implement self and collective care strategies by providing core funding. This can allow members to take “time out” to look after themselves and can also…