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ELEVATE HERight
addresses Gender-Based Violence (GBV) against migrant and refugee women in Cyprus, aggravated by insufficient access to support services for survivors and at-risk populations, linguistic barriers, a systemic lack of awareness regarding rights and the topic of GBV more generally, and socio-economic vulnerabilities. These challenges are rooted in the broader issue of gender inequality within the EU, with migrant and refugee women facing increased risks of physical, sexual, and psychological violence.
Project activities target migrant and refugee women, the broader migrant and refugee community, and relevant local stakeholders, aiming to holistically influence support-system and attitudes towards concerning GBV and promote gender equality.
Specific Objectives
The project’s primary objective is to prevent and combat GBV in migrant and refugee communities through a multifaceted approach that includes facilitating access to relevant services, raising awareness about GBV within migrant and refugee communities, and fostering community and empowerment among migrant women.
Key Activities
- A comprehensive 70 1:1 case management for migrant and refugee women, based on collaborations with service providers and production of a database of services to facilitate access to essential assistance.
- 2 targeted awareness-raising campaigns and community-based discussions about GBV.
- A 70-hour peer-to-peer tailoring and sewing skills-building program for migrant and refugee women that incorporate GBV education.
- A conference on the framework of the International Women’s Day 2026.
Implementors
- Generation for Change CY – Coordinator (Cyprus)
- Cyprus Family Planning Association (Cyprus)
Duration
May 2025 – April 2026
Funding Program
The project ELEVATE HERight is implemented in the framework of the PREVENT programme. PREVENT is co-funded by the European Union, through the CERV programme, the Bodossaki Foundation and the NGO Support Centre with a total grant amount of €2.3 million.
