Outcome BDI_D_3.1

By 2027, more Burundians, especially children, young people, women and the most vulnerable, have equitable and quality access to basic social services adapted to the life cycle

More women, girls, men and boys survivors of violence against women and girls have continuously been benefiting from progress made by Burundi towards equitable access to quality basic social services to vulnerable populations. With a focus on strengthening institutional capacities and ensuring equitable access to equitable and quality services, Burundi is developing a context conducive to supporting the rights of the most marginalized people and advancing ending violence against women and girls at all levels. Institutional Strengthening for VAWG Prevention and Response Institutional partners enhanced their capacity to analyze, plan, monitor, evaluate, and report on VAWG prevention and response with significant support from UN Women, the gender ministry strengthened operational and technical capacities through enhancing of its operational capabilities by recruiting expert consultants who are institutionalizing systematic monitoring and data-driven decision-making, facilitating the effective implementation of gender-based violence (GBV) interventions. A critical outcome of this capacity enhancement was the development and launch of the National Strategic Plan to End VAWG. This process in developing the plan enables the Ministry of gender to effectively engage with key stakeholders, including: The EU Delegation Office in Burundi, embassies, and diplomatic missions. UN agencies and sectoral ministries, such as Health, Justice, security and Home Affairs. Women’s led civil society organizations (CSOs). Comprehensive services for Survivors Enhanced legal, medical, and psychosocial services is transforming the lives of women and men survivors of VAWG. 765 women (94%) and 46 men (6 %) survivors of violence against women and girls (VAWG) received comprehensive support, including access to justice, mental health and psychosocial support, and socio-economic opportunities. Among them, 543 survivors including 111 children accessed to integrated justice, medical and psychological support through strategic partnerships with civil society organizations such the SERUKA Centre, the Women Lawyers Association, Burundi Bar Association, etc. which benefit from enhanced capacity through: The availability of qualified employees such as doctors, lawyers, psychologists, legal experts, etc. Acquisition of advanced medical equipment, including a sterilizer and gynecological lamp, etc. In addition, 150 survivors received legal advice and guidance, with 22 cases brought in Courts thanks to the partnership with two Bar Association and the Women Lawyers Association, which established three functional listening and counselling centers providing daily legal information to VAWG survivors in Gitega, Ngozi, and Bujumbura. Capacity Building and Advocacy: Enhanced capacities of institutions and civil society have led to significant advocacy and policy advancements. With the technical and financial support of UN Women, Burundi enhanced its reputation in fulfilling its obligations under global platforms such as: The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action by submitting its Sixth National Report and engaging in global platforms such as CSW 68, The CSW 68 event by sending a delegation of eight representatives from the gender sector, women’s organizations, and public institutions, fostering global dialogue on gender equality and multi-stakeholder collaboration The International Women’s Day through which The Government of Burundi mobilized 3,000 participants for the event and the President of Republic pledged to advance women’s inheritance rights and other gender equality priorities. The 16 Days of Activism campaign to end VAWG in which Over 1,000 participants, including high-ranking officials. The mass awareness raising campaigns on available survivor-centered services and service providers reaching 3,500 people (2,451 women and 1,099 men) including populations affected by natural disasters in displacement sites.