Mobile Brigade Brings Gender-Based Violence Response Services to Maputo

To bring the various assistance and protection services available to the community closer to survivors of gender-based violence.

On July 28, 2026, a comprehensive Mobile Brigade against gender-based violence was established at the Cape Cape Municipal Camp in the Nlhamankulu municipal district, with the aim of bringing prevention, support, and response services for survivors of violence closer to the community.

The main objective of the initiative was to bring the various assistance and protection services available to the community closer to survivors of gender-based violence, allowing them to benefit from comprehensive, humane, and more accessible care. The Mobile Brigade helped reduce barriers to access and strengthen the link between response mechanisms and the population.

In addition to specialized services responding to gender-based violence (clinical, legal, and social assistance), the initiative provided a range of complementary services, such as blood pressure checks, HIV testing, and sexual and reproductive health services. This integrated approach allowed for a more comprehensive response to the community's needs, simultaneously promoting prevention, early diagnosis, and access to healthcare.

The Mobile Brigade involved various sectors that comprise the Multisectoral Mechanism for Comprehensive Care for Women Victims of Violence (MMAIMVV), particularly the Health, Police, Social Action, and Legal Assistance Institute (IPAJ) sectors, as well as the Community Association for Social and Human Development (ASSCODESH), strengthening inter-institutional coordination in the response to gender-based violence.