| Description |
xi, 206 pages ; 30 cm |
| Contents |
Executive summary -- 1. Background to the report -- 2. A framework for understanding violence against women and girls -- 3. What is known about violence against women in Melanesia and East Timor? -- 4. An integrated approach to addressing violence against women -- 5. Improving women's access to justice -- 6. Support for services -- 7. Prevention of violence -- 8. Conclusions and recommendations |
| Summary |
The Office of Development Effectiveness has undertaken a study to assess the effectiveness of methods currently being used to address violence against women and girls in five of Australia's neighbouring countries: Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and East Timor. The result is a package of reports that outlines the perspectives and hopes of a broad spectrum of Melanesian and East Timorese society. The study used a participatory approach to gather input from over 700 individuals from government and civil society. The effectiveness of local and international approaches was assessed using this approach and the result is a framework for action that seeks to reduce the incidence of violence against women and improve support services. The three key areas identified in the framework are: increasing women's access to justice; increasing women's access to support services; and, preventing violence |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 94-100 |
| Notes |
Commonwealth of Australia 2008 |
| Subject |
Economic assistance, Australian -- Developing countries.
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Women -- Crimes against -- Melanesia.
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Women -- Crimes against -- Timor-Leste.
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| Author |
Australian Agency for International Development. Office of Development Effectiveness
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| ISBN |
9781921285547 paperback |
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