The goal of the project is to reinforce the role of the civil society and position it as effective force to prevent and combat Gender-Based
and Domestic Violence and Provide Access to Support for Survivors (PASS). To achieve this goal, the project will work in three directions: (1) improving existing regulatory framework; (2) increasing population's awareness and (3) providing support to the victims of GBV and DV.

The project aims to combat GBV/DV through empowering civil society actors and local authorities (to prevent and combat SGBV/DV, strengthen the victims and women potentially vulnerable to SGBV/DV). The project's specific objectives are:

• Prevention of GBV/DV through awareness campaign.
• Provision of legal support and economically strengthening women to leave violent environments.
• Provide urgent support to current victims of GBV/DV through rapid coordination.
• providing support to victims of GBV/DV for their rehabilitation.
• Analyze causes of GBV/DV among men and help perpetrators to rehabilitate and break the cycle of violence.

As the result of the project, policy and legislative framework will become more protective against SGBV/DV and with the implementation of oversight and monitoring mechanisms, Government entities/agencies accountability will significantly improve. Furthermore, harmful perceptions and stereotypes regarding gender-based norms will be decreased, awareness will be increased about SGBV/DV and its prevention mechanisms, resulting in better resilience of the community against gender-based violence. Women, exposed to SGBV/DV will gain economic strength and/or independence, will have access to legal support, enabling them to leave violent environments for their safety and safety of their children.