The Elimination of Violence against Women and Children in Vietnam (EVAWC) program (AUD10 million, 2021-2025) was co-designed by UNFPA, UN Women and UNICEF, in consultation with relevant Government of Vietnam partners. It is implemented as a joint UN program by these three UN agencies.
The EVAWC program aims to ensure that all women and children in Vietnam, including those most vulnerable, can live a life free of violence through strengthened prevention strategies and multi-sectoral responses, through four components:
- Evidence-based laws and policies, increased resource allocation, and strengthening coordination and accountability structures that promote and support prevention and response to violence against women and children, in line with national and international standards and commitments.
- A strengthened and more effective multi-sectoral response (including systems, capacities, and service provision) that delivers increased access to quality essential services for victims and survivors of violence.
- More effective violence prevention, gender, and social norm change promoted through innovative evidence-based communication, awareness-raising, advocacy, and community mobilisation.
- Improved research, data collection and analysis, and knowledge exchange inform an evidence-based approach to prevent and respond to violence.
In mid-2024, UNFPA coordinated a quasi-independent mid-term review (MTR) of the EVAWC program. The MTR assessed progress against program outputs and outcomes, took stock of lessons learned, and responded to the evolving context. The MTR provided recommendations on efficiency and effectiveness for the remainder of the program, and considerations for future programming.
The Australian government and UN agencies (UNFPA, UNICEF and UN Women) agree with the MTR’s overall findings that EVAWC remains a relevant program. The management response outlines Australia’s and the UN Agencies’ responses and actions in relation to the 13 specific recommendations of the MTR.
Full publication
- Mid-term review report of The Elimination of Violence against Women and Children in Vietnam 2021-2025 Program [DOCX 7.5 MB]
- Mid-term review report of The Elimination of Violence against Women and Children in Vietnam 2021-2025 Program [PDF 1.4 MB]
Management Response
- Elimination of Violence Against Women and Children in Vietnam Program 2021-2025 - Joint DFAT and UN Agencies Management Response to the Mid-term Review [DOCX 32 KB]
- Elimination of Violence Against Women and Children in Vietnam Program 2021-2025 - Joint DFAT and UN Agencies Management Response to the Mid-term Review [PDF 150 KB]