Daphne Programme 2000-2003: action relating to violence against children, young persons and women

PURPOSE : to adopt a programme of Community action (the Daphne programme) (2000 to 2003) on preventative measures to fight violence against children, young persons and women. COMMUNITY MEASURE : Decision 293/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council adopting a programme of Community action (the Daphne programme) (2000 to 2003) on preventative measures to fight violence against children, young persons and women. CONTENT : this programme aims to contribute towards ensuring a high level of physical and mental health by the protection of children, young persons and women against violence (including violence in the form of sexual exploitation and abuse), by the prevention of violence and by the provision of support for the victims of violence, in order, in particular, to prevent future exposure to violence. It further aims to assist and encourage NGOs and other organisations active in this field. By doing so, the programme will contribute to social well-being. In addition, the actions to be implemented under the programme are intended to promote: - transnational actions to set up multidisciplinary networks and to ensure exchange of information, best practice and cooperation at Community level; - transnational actions aimed at raising public awareness; - complementary actions. The Commission shall ensure implementation, in close cooperation with the Member States, it shall subsequently cooperate with the institutions and organisations active in this field. The programme shall be open to the participation of: - the EFTA/EEA countries, in accordance with the conditions established in the EEA Agreement; - the associated central and eastern European countries, in accordance with the conditions established in the European Agreements; - Cyprus, funded by additional appropriations in accordance with procedures to be agreed with that country; - Malta and Turkey, funded by additional appropriations in accordance with the provisions of the Treaty. As far as the budget is concerned, the financial framework for the implementation of the 4 year programme is hereby set at EUR 20 million. The Community contribution shall vary according to the nature of the action. However, it may not exceed 80% of the total cost of the action. In conclusion, the Commission shall submit a final report to the European Parliament and the Council on completion of the programme. ENTRY INTO FORCE : this Decision shall enter into force on the 24.01.2000.�