Baucau community leaders encouraged to work collaboratively with PNTL and service providers to support gender based violence survivors

The workshops informed communities about the role of the Vulnerable Person’s Unit (VPU) and GBV referral network

October 8, 2018

Presenters from PNTL and service providers such as the Ministry of Social Solidarity, Psychosocial Recovery and Development in East Timor (PRADET)

During September the “PNTL Strengthening Governance and Service Delivery” project conducted three one-day community engagement workshops focusing on strengthening the gender-based violence (GBV) referral network for community leaders in Baucau City, Baguia and Quelicai.

The workshops informed communities about the role of the Vulnerable Person’s Unit (VPU) and GBV referral network to increase their awareness and encourage them to be more responsible for reporting and preventing GBV.

Photo © Mr.Malquiades do Nascimento/PNTL Public Relations Office

During September the “PNTL Strengthening Governance and Service Delivery” project conducted three one-day community engagement workshops focusing on strengthening the gender-based violence (GBV) referral network for community leaders in Baucau City, Baguia and Quelicai.

The workshops informed communities about the role of the Vulnerable Person’s Unit (VPU) and GBV referral network to increase their awareness and encourage them to be more responsible for reporting and preventing GBV.

Photo © Ms. Marina Mayuma/UNDP Timor-Leste

The workshop successfully delivered key messages from each presenter to encourage communities to seek assistance from the VPU and service providers to receive services and counseling in Baucau Municipality. The workshop also enabled the VPU and service providers to reach community leaders and hear their voice. The UNDP team is hopeful that communities have deepened their understanding on GBV issues and how community members can work together to protect survivors and prevent further incidents.

Photo © mr. Thomas Maia Rodrigues/ PNTL Public Relations Office