Supporting preparation of response to Government Questionnaire – and related processes – inter-Ministerial consultations, sub-national processes, media involvement etc.

  Facilitation of UN and NGO inputs to the Study – including high level meetings to raise awareness and encourage support to the Study, sharing of information and experience, and in joining forces for resource mobilisation to take action.

  Private Sector and Civil society mobilisation – advocacy and external communication about the issues and the Study, including, for example Town Hall meetings, mobilisation of celebrities and local champions on the issues, film festivals and other creative formats in association with the Regional Consultation.

  Facilitation of Young people/children’s participation and inputs, especially preparation training and specific support

  Web-based communication and consultations – list-serves, chatrooms, inter-generational dialogues, preparation of materials and links for the site

  Managing other external communications – such as the media; developing and implementing media and advocacy strategies, providing updates and reports to friends of the Study

  Preparation of background documents and discussion papers and submissions, mapping existing research, especially to address gaps in existing research and to stimulate discussion on priority issues for action

  Logistics and support to the actual regional consultation meeting - venue and charges; supporting participation of key speakers and delegates such as Special Rapporteurs, celebrities and champions on the issues, and including children and young people; preparation of outcome documents (such as regional synthesis of the government questionnaire) and other products

  Meeting follow up mechanisms – facilitation and establishment of mechanisms to encourage continued involvement in the Study, including:
-organising consultations around the review of drafts of the report towards finalisation mid-2006
-provision of practical examples of best practice, and ongoing advocacy and action campaigns
-development of regional or national commissions, national plans, establishment of ombudspersons and other mechanisms to respond to violence against children
-preparation for national, sub-regional, regional and international launches of the Study and related products and activities

  Resource Mobilisation – including private sector, local government and international support to the regional consultation and related actions to reduce violence against children