Reducing gendered state and societal violence experienced by young people in Tunisia

This project aims to reduce state and societal violence experienced by young Tunisian men and women in the target communities of Kasserine and Tataouine. Project activities include: (1) increasing capacity-building for youth groups civil society organizations and local media outlets to recognize and address incidences of gendered violence and its short and long-term impacts on society; (2) increasing visibility of gender-based violence among state leaders and society through media programming and sensitization campaigns; (3) facilitating inclusive and participative public dialogues; and (4) supporting youth-led advocacy campaigns.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased visibility of gendered state and societal violence that young men and women face and its effects; (2) improved sense of community belonging amongst and better community perceptions of young men and women as they challenge gendered and class-based stereotypes; (3) increased trust between young men and women and local authorities.