Tonga
Tonga
The Women and Children Crisis Centre (WCCC) works . towards the elimination of all forms of violence against women and children - which includes domestic violence, sexual violence, sexual harassment, emotional violence and child abuse. WCCC also promotes women and children’s human rights and gender equality, recognising that these are core issues that violence happens. WCCC also provides legal assistance to ensure that human rights are upheld.
WCCC Services: Free 24-hour counseling - call (676) 222 40 Transitional housing for those in high risk situations - the Fale Hufanga Support and legal assistance Community outreach and awareness
Is violence a problem in Tonga? Statistics indicate that Tonga experiences a high number of incidences of Violence Against Women:
WCCC Clients 2010 Total = 329
Since 2000, The Ministry of Police have recorded that 2,753 women were victims of physical abuse = an average of 23 women every month •
In 2000, 113 domestic violence reports were made to the Police. In 2009, 404 reports were made That is more than 1 case reported every day
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4 women were killed in domestic violence related incidents in 2009
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The first trafficking case was reported in Tonga 2010 involving 2 women for prostitution
Total clients 2005 –2010 TNCWC / WCCC
WHAT IS GENDER? Tonga is committed to equal opportunities for men and women in the National Policy on Gender and Development. The policy states “Tonga must build a society that allows equal participation at all levels of males and females, young and old...Striving for this will mean rethinking the rigidly defined roles of men and women”
WCCC RECOMMENDS... Gender mainstreaming at all levels!! That means: o o o o o o
o o o o o o
In Churches In Government In the law In the Military In schools In higher education
In the Police In businesses In CBOs and NGOs In community groups In the health system All over Tonga!!!
HOW WCCC PROMOTES ACTIVE CITIZENS.... The Inspiring Young Empowered Leaders (I-YEL) program selects 20 women aged 16 – 35 to receive skills training and become part of the big sister mentoring program.
Girls Ask
One month before the elections, participants from the I: YEL program invite candidates to a discussion and viewing of a documentary on the issues of importance to them. The girls are given the opportunity to ask all the questions they would like to know about, and the results are published to the broader public in order to keep candidates accountable once they have been elected to addressing the issues of young women in Tonga. Community Awareness Program: Our experienced trainers visit schools, higher education institutions, the military, health practitioners, Police stations and communities. The program covers statistics on violence and awareness of gender. Youths (aged 18 – 35) are brought together for a discussion about the key issues for change in their communities. These are developed into an issues paper which is submitted to Parliament and made publicly available. Young Leaders Roundtable
WCCC promotes best practice, discourse, transparency and accountability within the organisation at all levels. Visit www.wccc.tbu.to or call +676 22 240
WCCC
The Women and Children Crisis Centre (WCCC) works . towards the elimination of all forms of violence against women and children - which includes domestic violence, sexual violence, sexual harassment, emotional violence and child abuse. WCCC also promotes women and children’s human rights and gender equality, recognising that these are core issues that violence happens. WCCC also provides legal assistance to ensure that human rights are upheld.
WCCC Services: Free 24-hour counseling - call (676) 222 40 Transitional housing for those in high risk situations - the Fale Hufanga Support and legal assistance Community outreach and awareness
Is violence a problem in Tonga? Statistics indicate that Tonga experiences a high number of incidences of Violence Against Women:
WCCC Clients 2010 Total = 329
Since 2000, The Ministry of Police have recorded that 2,753 women were victims of physical abuse = an average of 23 women every month •
In 2000, 113 domestic violence reports were made to the Police. In 2009, 404 reports were made That is more than 1 case reported every day
•
4 women were killed in domestic violence related incidents in 2009
•
The first trafficking case was reported in Tonga 2010 involving 2 women for prostitution
Total clients 2005 –2010 TNCWC / WCCC
WHAT IS GENDER? Tonga is committed to equal opportunities for men and women in the National Policy on Gender and Development. The policy states “Tonga must build a society that allows equal participation at all levels of males and females, young and old...Striving for this will mean rethinking the rigidly defined roles of men and women”
WCCC RECOMMENDS... Gender mainstreaming at all levels!! That means: o o o o o o
o o o o o o
In Churches In Government In the law In the Military In schools In higher education
In the Police In businesses In CBOs and NGOs In community groups In the health system All over Tonga!!!
HOW WCCC PROMOTES ACTIVE CITIZENS.... The Inspiring Young Empowered Leaders (I-YEL) program selects 20 women aged 16 – 35 to receive skills training and become part of the big sister mentoring program.
Girls Ask
One month before the elections, participants from the I: YEL program invite candidates to a discussion and viewing of a documentary on the issues of importance to them. The girls are given the opportunity to ask all the questions they would like to know about, and the results are published to the broader public in order to keep candidates accountable once they have been elected to addressing the issues of young women in Tonga. Community Awareness Program: Our experienced trainers visit schools, higher education institutions, the military, health practitioners, Police stations and communities. The program covers statistics on violence and awareness of gender. Youths (aged 18 – 35) are brought together for a discussion about the key issues for change in their communities. These are developed into an issues paper which is submitted to Parliament and made publicly available. Young Leaders Roundtable
WCCC promotes best practice, discourse, transparency and accountability within the organisation at all levels. Visit www.wccc.tbu.to or call +676 22 240
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