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UNGA High-Level Event: Strengthening Commitments to Prevent, Respond, and Protect against SGBV in Humanitarian Crises
Event content The event will feature two major components: 1. Report on progress on commitments made in Oslo 2. Identify 3-5 key deliverables for the international community over the next 12 months to further prioritize and strengthen prevention and protection against SGBV in humanitarian settings. Areas for deliverables include: ● Reporting on performance ● Prioritization of SGBV in humanitarian response and resource allocation ● Support to women-led organizations ● Localization and the Grand Bargain 25% target ● Gender parity in staffing around humanitarian action ● Gender parity in humanitarian consultations and decision-making Hosted by UAE and co-sponsored by Norway in cooperation with UN OCHA, UNFPA, ICRC, and NCA Monday, September 28, 2020 10:00 to 11:30 am (NY time)
Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA): Your Role as a GBV Coordinator - UNFPA 2020
09 Sep, 2020
Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) can support access to GBV and other sexual and reproductive health services, and contribute to the safety, dignity and resilience of women and girls in humanitarian contexts. It can offer discretion and flexibility compared to in-kind assistance, which can be particularly helpful for those who may be more at risk of GBV and loss of income due to their personal characteristics, such as older women, adolescent girls, persons with disabilities and LGBTIQ persons.
Collective Action to Prevent, Mitigate and Respond to Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies
The Government of Canada, as lead of the Call to Action on Protection from Gender- Based Violence in Emergencies with co sponsorship by Denmark, the European Union, the United Kingdom, CARE, International Rescue Committee, Women’s Refugee Commission and Coalition for Humanity South Sudan, in cooperation with UN OCHA invites you to join a virtual High Level Roundtable Side Event as part of the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly On Friday, September 25, 2020, 10:00 am – 11:30 am EDT. Collective Action to Prevent, Mitigate and Respond to Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies Public Launch of the Call to Action on Protection from Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies 2021-2025 Road Map