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16.02.2005 European Commission - Daphne II Programme

Daphne is the Action programme which supports measures to fights against violence towards children, young persons and women. It supports their rights and protection, in particular regarding sexual exploitation and abuse. The total budget for the period 2004 -2008 is EUR 50 million. The annual budget for 2005 is EUR 10.2 million.

This programme aims to reach a high level of protection of physical and mental health by the protection of children, young people and women against violence, prevention of violence, and provision of support for victims of violence.

The specific actions and objectives are:
1. Identification and exchange of good practice and work experience: the objective is to support and encourage the exchange, adaptation and use of good practice for application in other contexts or geographical areas.
2. Mapping surveys, studies and research: the objective is to study phenomena related to violence.
3. Field work with the involvement of the beneficiaries: the objective is to actively implement proven methods in the prevention and protection from violence and in rehabilitation of victims.
4. Creation of sustainable multi-disciplinary networks: the objective is to support and encourage both non-governmental organisation and other organisations, including local public authorities (at municipality level) active in the fight against violence to work together.
5. Training and design of educational packages: the objective is to develop educational packages on the prevention of violence.
6. Development and implementation of treatment programmes: the objective is to develop and implement treatment programmes and support for victims and people at risk, such as children and young people who witness domestic violence. Equally, to develop treatment programmes for perpetrators with the aim of preventing violence whilst ensuring the safety of victims.
7. Awareness-raising activities targeted to specific audiences: the objective is to raise awareness and the level of understanding of violence against children, young people and women with the aim of promoting zero tolerance. Equally, to provide support to victims and groups at risk and the reporting of incidences of violence.

Eligible organisations: Public and non-profit making private organisations and institutions (local authorities at the competent level, university departments and research centres)

Eligible countries:
-25 Member States
-EFTA/EEA countries - Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway - in accordance with the conditions laid down in the EEA Agreement
-Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey. Specific conditions must first be met before organisations from these countries can be funded. However, participation without funding from the European Commission is allowed.

More information
Website: http://europa.eu.int/comm/justice_home/funding/daphne/funding_daphne_en.htm
http://www.daphne-toolkit.org/
Email: jai-daphne@cec.eu.int

Source: Impact

Contributed by: Evelina Dencheva

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