Africa: One in Three Organizations Have Suspended or Shut Down Programmes on Ending Violence Against Women Due to Funding Cuts

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A new UN Women report titled "At Risk and Underfunded" reveals that funding cuts have led to the suspension or shutdown of programs aimed at ending violence against women and girls across 34% of surveyed organizations globally. The survey involved 428 women's rights and civil society groups. Over 40% of these organizations have also scaled back or closed essential services like shelters, legal aid, and healthcare support due to funding gaps. Seventy-eight percent reported reduced access to critical services for survivors, while 59% noted an increase in violence normalization and impunity. Nearly one-quarter had to suspend or halt preventive interventions against violence.

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