How The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation works against gender-based violence

Kvinna till Kvinna works against gender-based violence by partnering with women’s rights organisations in conflict-affect areas in Europe, the MENA region, the South Caucasus and sub-Saharan Africa.

Through our partners we adress conflict related sexual and gender based violence (SGBV), as well as domestic violence and intimate partner violence.Other forms of GBV that our partners adress are:

• honour crimes
• child marriage
• forced marriage
• female genital mutilation
• human trafficking
• violence against LGBTQI+ persons.

Individual level

On an individual level, our partners shelter and support women  and their children who have been or are subjected to gender-based violence. Among other things, they provide legal aid, psychological support and safe spaces.

This individual support is rooted in a feminist approach. We believe in victims/survivors’ potential and strength to reclaim their independence. We see them as active players.

Structural level

On a structural level, our partners prevent gender-based violence by raising awareness and providing education to challenge harmful norms and attitudes, that are usually deeply rooted in society. They systematically collect data, advocate for legislative change and hold governments accountable.

As a way to prevent and respond to gender-based violence, Kvinna till Kvinna together with the Swedish Police Authority organise an International Training Programme for government actors and civil society form Albania, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro and Ukraine.