In Ukraine, the International Rescue Committee (IRC), together with its local partner — The Counter-Trafficking Coalition  — has developed a new resource: Methodological Recommendations for Conducting Informational and Educational Activities on Combating Gender-Based Violence in Territorial Communities.

These Recommendations were developed as part of the project "I Know. I Can. I Practice," which focuses on strengthening women’s initiatives to prevent and respond to gender-based violence in territorial communities affected by armed conflict. The project is led by the Coalition in partnership with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and is supported by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).

The Recommendations aim to assist everyone involved in tackling domestic and gender-based violence — from local service providers to community activists. They provide clear, practical tools for organizing awareness-raising activities that help communities recognize the causes, forms, and consequences of violence. The goal is to foster zero tolerance for violence, challenge harmful gender norms, and offer real support to survivors — with special attention to the needs of children.

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