Introductory Brief & Suggestions: Formulating National Action Plans (NAPs) to End Violence against Women and Girls

This initial brief reflects internal notes prepared by UNIFEM's Ending Violence against Women Section for its provision of advisory and technical assistance services on request by government authorities. Its aim is to provide guidance based on promising practice and emerging priorities, in support of evidence-based, effective policy development.

This draft is also shared as an input and reference document for the Expert Group Meeting organized by the Division on the Advancement of Women (part of UN Women) on National Action Plans, Trinidad & Tobago, September 2010.