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16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN & CHILDREN Kgosi Letlamoreng and Hon Minister Batshu following the proceedings UNFPA Assistant Representative Ms Mareledi Segotso giving Remarks at the Commemoration Botswana joined the rest of the world to remember those who have been affected by violence and abuse demonstrating commitment to building a compassionate, just and caring society as stipulated in Vision 2016. The national commemorations were officially opened by Honorable Minister of Labour and Home Affairs Mr. Edwin J. Batshu at the village of Good Hope under the theme; “From Peace in the Home to Peace in the World: Lets End Violence against Women & Children”. UNFPA Assistant Representative, Ms Mareledi Segotso gave a speech during the commemorations and echoed the UNFPA Executive Director’s words that UNFPA’s dedication to end violence against women and girls is supported by our work in advocacy for sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, using population data and promoting gender equality. On this International Day on Elimination of Violence Against Women, UNFPA is renewing its commitment to prevent violence against women and girls as part of our obligation to end this brutal human rights violation. A series of events spearheaded by N G O s , government departments and other stakeholders, w e r e conducted across the country to m o b i l i z e communities to respond to GBV and violence against women and children. These included amongst others; workshops for service providers and community leaders, dialogues among men, women and youth dialogues on GBV in their communities. This year there was a record of events organized marking a change in the landscape of the country where 1/3 of women have experienced some form of gender violence in their lifetime and 44% of men admit to perpetrating violence against women. 13
Introducing HACT & NEX to the Ministry of Health; Lessons learnt from the IP Introducing HACT & NEX to the Ministry of Health; Lessons learnt from the IP In effort to intensify uptake of the common operational framework for transferring funds to governments & Implementing partners-through Harmonised Approach to Cash Transfer (HACT) & National execution (NEX), the country office continued to provide training for the various implementing partners. This time the Ministry of Health benefitted from the training which covered HACT, micro and macros assessment and using FACE forms, including benefits thereof. Introduction of a new concept and a new way of running things usually brings about uncertainty and questions; such was the case during the training since processes and procedures by Government are quite different from what UNFPA is proposing. While the financial modality of HACT & NEX was very much appreciated, a number of questions still needed to be cleared which provided lessons to guide the CO as it supports IPs in implementing this modality. Such included; what happens in an event that government purchase orders raised with suppliers are not paid at the end of the year? They further reflected on, possibility of huge outstanding amounts from imprest, as well as how costs from below the line account will be traced and identified according to departments in a huge ministry like MoH. As the ministry starts using FACE form in 2013, more lessons will emerge on how best the CO can support the IP. So you are an IP or a programme officer/ manager at the CO and the thought of completing a FACE form makes your stomach sink. Hey, you actually can beat the FACE form blues. Here are a few heads up for you. HACT Simplified HACT is simply one harmonized and simplified set of procedures for managing cash transfers It introduces a new and uniform way of transferring cash to Implementing Partners It introduces a new risk managementapproach - Risk Management vs. System of Control How to beat away the blues of completing FACE form *** Using FACE form actually lowers anxiety It reduces the complexity of procedures for managing transfers of cash to IPs- It sure does! It reduces transaction costs for IPs and UN agencies staff- time and money saved! It allows more time to focus on programmatic issues- at long last! It requires no supporting documentation to be submitted (e.g. invoices)- phew!! It is the same format by all ExCom agencies (UNFPA,UNDP, UNICEF), all partners Voila, with FACE you can reprogram unutilized disbursed cash. FACE is actually nothing new- It’s what you already know!! It’s actually what you planned for the year- simply check your AWP- for sure! It’s just a table with columns to be completed, checked, signed and submitted and checked, signed and processed!! Yah, just double check amounts! Don’t sweat the little thing- it’s just a FACE form 14
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