Associacao de Mulheres Contra a Violencia

Organization's name: Associacao de Mulheres Contra a Violencia
Organization's acronym: AMCV
Headquarters address  
Address: Rua João Villaret, 9 - 1000-182 Lisboa


Portugal
Phone: 351 21 3802160
Fax: 351 21 3802168
Email: sede@amcv.org.pt
Web site: www.amcv.org.pt
Organization type: Non-governmental organization
Languages:
  • English

Activities

Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:
Economic and Social:
  • Children
  • Crime Prevention
  • Criminal Justice
  • Education
  • Human Rights
  • Justice
  • Safety
  • Sustainable Development
  • Violence
  • Women
  • Women/gender Equality
  • Youth

Gender Issues and Advancement of Women:
  • Advocacy and outreach
  • Human rights of women
  • Service provision
  • Trafficking in women and girls
  • Violence against women
Geographic scope: National
Country of activity:
  • Portugal
Millennium Development Goals:
  • Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
  • Promote gender equality and empower women
Mission statement:
Year established (YYYY): 1992
Year of registration (YYYY): 1993
Organizational structure: The AMCV is structure through 3 main bodies - General Assembly, Audit Committee Board, Executive Board
Number and type of members: 400 singular ones
Affiliation with NGO networks: Portuguese Platform for Women's Rights (PPDM) and through that in the European Women's Lobby (EWL), Association des Femmes de l' Europe Méridionale (AFEM)
Funding structure:
  • Membership fees or dues
  • Fees for education and training services
  • Donations and grants from domestic sources
Funding structure other: Agreements with Social Service for running a Community Center and two Shelters

Additional Information

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