A man sits on a chair surrounded by two older women who are carrying children.
The programme established one-stop centres to provide concrete, sustainable and effective services to victims of sexual and gender based violence.

Establishment of One-Stop Centres to Counteract Violence Against Women

Duration: May 2008– August 2012
Budget: US$1,499,850
Implementing Agencies: UNODC, OHCHR

The programme established One-Stop Centres to provide sustainable and integrated services to victims and offenders of sexual and gender based violence (SGBV). In 2008, South Africa had one of the highest rates of SGBV in the world. The programme successfully reduced the incidences of violence against women in Vryburg and Sunnyside.

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