Donor: The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation

Project duration: January 2024 − December 2026

KvinnatillKvinna

Project goal: Increased priority of women’s human rights by governments in the EU accession process through the participation of women’s organizations.

Key activities / results

1. Monitoring of the application of international standards by the AWC: Preparation of reports for GREVIO first thematic cycle; Preparation of reports for the Committee of the Parties regarding the process of monitoring GREVIO recommendations; Preparation of reports to the UN CEDPW Committee; Preparation of comments related to the implementation of recommendations of other international bodies related to issues of women's rights, gender equality and protection against violence.

2. Proposals for policies and amendments to laws, through dialogue with decision-makers, with the active participation of the media, citizen associations and the public - in the areas of: non-discrimination and gender equality; suppression and prevention of violence against women; social protection and support for women and children who have experienced violence; educational policy related to issues of gender equality and prevention of gender-based violence; promotion and protection of sexual and reproductive rights and health of women and girls;

3. Monitoring reforms from Chapter 23 and Chapter 19 - in partnership with the prEUgovor coalition and other organizations: Monitoring the implementation of the AP for Chapter 23, preparation of annexes for semi-annual Alarm reports, presentation of reports to competent decision makers, the EU Delegation in Serbia, representatives of embassies of EU member states, the media and the public; Monitoring the implementation of AP for chapter 19 (reports and announcements);

4. Strengthening the internal capacities of AWC members (especially the consulting team): Development of knowledge of the consulting team, improvement of documentation that regulates the procedure, organization of supervision and training against "burnout".