Projecto "Fla Sim pa Mudjer" Supports 145 Women Victims of Gender-Based Violence

The "Fla Sim pa Mudjer" project, which translates to "say yes to women," has provided support to 145 women victims of gender-based violence in Cabo Verde. The project, launched in 2022, aims to provide information, orientation, and referral to competent structures for women who have experienced violence. According to Nair Tavares, coordinator of the project, the support is provided through a network of women multipliers who work in communities and schools.

The project provides a safe space for women to share their experiences and receive support. The women multipliers, who are trained to provide support and guidance, listen to the women's stories and provide them with information on the procedures available to them. They also refer the cases to institutions such as the National Police, the Prosecutor's Office, and psychological support services. The project aims to empower women to take control of their lives and to make informed decisions about their future.

One of the challenges faced by the project is the economic dependence of women on their partners. Many women remain in violent relationships because they depend on their partners for financial support. The project is working to address this issue by providing women with information on their rights and on the available support services. The project also provides support to children and adolescents in schools, teaching them about gender equality, violence, and their rights.

The project has reached 2,610 students and 60 teachers in schools in Praia and Santa Cruz. The project also carries out awareness-raising activities in communities, including discussions and sensitization sessions aimed at questioning behaviors and social norms that contribute to the normalization of violence. The project has three information services on gender-based violence, two in Praia and one in Santa Cruz.

The "Fla Sim pa Mudjer" project was launched by the Cabo Verdean Association for the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence (ACLCVBG) in partnership with the Brazilian organization Themis. The project was launched after a study on the reality of gender-based violence in Cabo Verde and the social and legal context. The project aims to contribute to the reduction of gender-based violence in Cabo Verde and to promote a culture of respect for women's rights.

The project faces several challenges, including the difficulty of encouraging women to report cases of violence and to leave violent relationships. The project is working to overcome these challenges by providing women with support and guidance and by raising awareness about the issue of gender-based violence. The project also aims to promote a culture of respect for women's rights and to empower women to take control of their lives.

The "Fla Sim pa Mudjer" project is an important initiative in the fight against gender-based violence in Cabo Verde. The project provides support to women victims of violence and works to promote a culture of respect for women's rights. The project's impact will be monitored and evaluated to assess its effectiveness in reducing gender-based violence in Cabo Verde.

Key points

• The project "Fla Sim pa Mudjer" has supported 145 women victims of gender-based violence in Cabo Verde.
• The project provides information, orientation, and referral to competent structures for women who have experienced violence.
• The project aims to empower women to take control of their lives and to make informed decisions about their future.