Outcome HTI_D_4.4

Women and girls benefit from good mental health and psychosocial well-being that support their meaningful participation, leadership and protection in peace and security, including in peace processes, conflict prevention, peacebuilding, peacekeeping

Thanks to UN Women's support, capacity in four institutions were boosted, aiding women in humanitarian settings. Psychosocial services were increased for violence survivors. Dialogues were facilitated between women and boys in Cite Soleil. Mental health services were improved in seven (7) local organizations. These changes raised awareness, inclusivity and positive change in Cite Soleil. The community has increased its positive attitude towards mental health reducing stigma and discrimination, mistreatment of people suffering from mental health disorders and illness. Through the implementation of the mental health project at Cité Soleil, the interventions of the various partners (CSOs, CBOs, government institutions) allow and promote capacities building for young people, women and men on the prevention of violence and the consequences that this entails on the development of the communities. Mechanisms are being put in place to improve and increase rape alert systems. The strengthening of several psychosocial and mental health care structures (equipment and human resources) based on survey and assessment. Strategically, the community of several neighbourhoods is trained, sensitized and better equipped to participate in the prevention and reduction of violence. Interventions/activities related to the promotion of positive masculinity have led to the establishment of girls' and boys' clubs to ensure the sustainability of peacebuilding actions.