Evaluation of the Association for Struggle Against Sexual Violence (CŞMD)

The Association for Struggle Against Sexual Violence – Cinsel Şiddetle Mücadele Derneği (CŞMD) is a Turkish human rights organisation focused on addressing sexual violence. The purpose of the evaluation, commissioned by the Embassy of Sweden in Ankara, was to assess the results achieved by CŞMD in terms of applied results-based management, and planning, monitoring, evaluation, and learning methods, focusing on effectiveness and efficiency, and to provide recommendations on enhancing the quality of their upcoming program proposal to the Embassy. The evaluation found that CŞMD effectively delivered expected results and responded well to emerging issues such as the 2023 earthquakes, gaining visibility and respect among stakeholders. Its comprehensive approach and high standards have transformed discussions on sexual violence in Türkiye. However, annual reports lacked analysis of overall objectives and synergies. recommendations to CŞMD included continuing to invest in method development and capacity building and networking with civil society and professional actors, implement the plans to increase young people’s engagement in the organisation, and seeking domestic individual donors.