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Annual Report 2011 PBF JP 2. SC 14 February 2012. OBJECTIVES and OUTCOME.
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Annual Report 2011PBFJP 2 SC 14 February 2012
OBJECTIVES and OUTCOME • The objective of JP2 is to address the core issues of protection with a focus on the protection of women and children from all forms of violence, especially gender based violence and protection from all forms of harm and abuse for children. • Outcome: Women and children are empowered to overcome specific post-conflict hardship (e.g. psychical and economic security, political participation) and to end gender-based violence and discrimination
HIGH LIGHT OF RESULTS 2011 JP Key achievements • 3,320 GBV survivors received psychosocial care and support • 251 community dialogues on GBV, gender equality and non discrimination were held in all the seven districts. The dialogues were aimed at a lasting solution to GBV. • 58 communities agreed on child norms on child protection
HIGH LIGHT OF RESULTS 2011 JP Key achievements • Targeted officials in 4 out of 7 districts received training in Gender and Equity budgeting • The referral pathway was updated and disseminated in targeted districts by UNICEF and UNFPA IPs • 4,519 child survivors received psychosocial care and support • ARC and ACORD engaged with the media to build their capacity to report in a gender responsive manner
HIGH LIGHT OF RESULTS 2011 JP Key achievements • The 7 districts are using the mechanism for regular collection and documentation of incidents of child protection • 208 community dialogues and mobilizations session on child’s rights and GBV have been held by War Child Consortium, Children as Peacebuilders, district officials and Faith Based Organisations in different sub-counties of the 7 districts of Acholi.
HIGH LIGHT OF RESULTS 2011 JP Key achievements • The mapping of child protection service providers was completed • 50 members of the District Local Council in Gulu have been trained by ANPCCAN on child protection and to include child protection activities in district planning and budgeting
CHALLENGES • Some cases of sexual violence are still not being reported on time • It is difficult to get couples to attend community dialogue sessions • Police are understaffed in some sub-county posts, officers on the ground are overwhelmed in dealing with cases of survivors • Girls and women especially those who have been affected by armed conflict are yet to receive full support for their recovery and reintegration.
LESSONS LEARNED • The importance of working with local authorities during the community dialogues as they have a role in monitoring action plans agreed upon during the dialogues • The need to strengthen coordination between NGOs and local government
PRIORITY ACTIONS 2012 • Both UNICEF and UNFPA will implement strategies to accelerate JP 2 • UNICEF will extend support for integration also for children who have returned before 2011 and who are already reunified with family and community in order to achieve the planned target.