UN Trust Fund
The UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women
In 1996, the UN General Assembly established a unique trust fund, administered by UNIFEM on behalf of the UN system, to support actions to end violence against women. The UN Trust Fund in Support of Actions to Eliminate Violence against Women is the only multilateral grant-making mechanism that supports local, national and regional efforts to combat this pandemic.
Since it began operations, the UN Trust Fund has distributed more than US$44 million to 291 initiatives in 119 countries and territories. With grants currently ranging from US$300,000 to US$1 million, projects focus on supporting the implementation of national laws, policies and action plans that address violence against women and girls.
Grantees, comprising government and non-governmental organizations, have engaged diverse actors, such as women’s, men’s and youth groups; indigenous communities; religious and traditional leaders; human rights organizations; research organizations; and the media.
To donate to the UN Trust Fund, click here.
