This literature review is part of a series of knowledge products produced by the GBV AoR Helpdesk which aim to support the mitigation of GBV risks faced by women and girls’ refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine. This review informs the development of a practical guidance resource for private hosts and a key recommendations brief . This paper focuses on identifying promising practice from shelter, hosting and alternative care guidance and procedures that mitigate gender-based violence (GBV) risks.