Women Human Rights Defenders and Male Advocates: Promoting Ownership and Extending the Reach of Information

he ‘From Gender Based Violence to Gender Justice and Healing’ project implemented by the Nazareth Centre for Rehabilitation (the Nazareth Centre) aims to reduce family and sexual violence in Bougainville by addressing the root causes of gender inequality. It does this in multiple ways: operating four safe houses; running and supporting a men’s hub; piloting a school-based program; and carrying out human rights skills building, networking and advocacy activities throughout Bougainville.