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Webinar: Women’s experiences of violence during cash transfer programs in emergency settings: Learnings from Raqqa Governorate, Syria & Recommendations for Risk Mitigation
Cash and voucher assistance is an efficient way to deliver assistance in emergency settings, and evidence demonstrates that cash programs have consistent positive impacts on food security and other health and economic outcomes in these contexts. Nevertheless, while evidence from development settings shows that cash has the potential to reduce intimate partner violence and increase empowerment for women and girls, there is a dearth of rigorous evidence from acute humanitarian settings. In response to this evidence gap, the International Rescue Committee conducted an evaluation of a cash program in Raqqa Governorate, Syria. The aim was to examine the effect of a cash for basic needs program on outcomes of violence against women, and women’s empowerment. This webinar will explore the results of the IRC’s study in Raqqa Governorate, Syria and recommendations for risk mitigation for cash assistance in emergency settings, including the Safer Cash Toolkit. Facilitators: Alexandra Blackwell...
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical reasons and is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights, the health and the integrity of girls and women. Girls who undergo female genital mutilation face short-term complications such as severe pain, shock, excessive bleeding, infections, and difficulty in passing urine, as well as long-term consequences for their sexual and reproductive health and mental health. Although primarily concentrated in 30 countries in Africa and the Middle East, female genital mutilation is a universal problem and is also practiced in some countries in Asia and Latin America. Female genital mutilation continues to persist amongst immigrant populations living in Western Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand. To promote the elimination of female genital mutilation, coordinated and systematic efforts are needed, and they must engage whole comm...
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
On 19 June 2015, the United Nations General Assembly (A/RES/69/293) proclaimed 19 June of each year the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, in order to raise awareness of the need to put an end to conflict-related sexual violence, to honour the victims and survivors of sexual violence around the world and to pay tribute to all those who have courageously devoted their lives to and lost their lives in standing up for the eradication of these crimes. The date was chosen to commemorate the adoption on 19 June 2008 of Security Council resolution 1820 (2008), in which the Council condemned sexual violence as a tactic of war and an impediment to peacebuilding. In response to the rise in violent extremism, the Security Council adopted resolution S/RES/2331 (2016), the first to address the nexus between trafficking, sexual violence, terrorism and transnational organized crime. Acknowledging sexual violence as a tactic of terrorism, it further a...
Humanitarian Women's Network: Careers in MHPSS - Session 1
The Humanitarian Women's Network and Sarah Martin have organized two events on learning more about careers in MHPSS in humanitarian emergencies. Join some MHPSS professionals to learn about how they started their careers and how you can transition to MHPSS. October 14, 11am Geneva time Speakers include Fiona Shanahan from Trocaire Myanmar Ellie Hutchinson, Consultant Justin Hett, Center for Victims of Torture Jordan Karen Abbs, Rakuba Assoc. Cambodia Capucine du Fouchier, ICRC Marise Denault, UNFPA Bangladesh October 20, 18h Geneva time Speakers include: Karen Stewart, Consultant Paula Ramirez, GBV AOR Erin Gerber, UNFPA Asia Pacific Camille Lemouchoux-Heffer, Mind your Mind Irina Ulmasova-Olive, Humanitarian Coach Ruth O'Connell, MHPSS Consultant
Humanitarian Women's Network: Careers in MHPSS - Session 2
The Humanitarian Women's Network and Sarah Martin have organized two events on learning more about careers in MHPSS in humanitarian emergencies. Join some MHPSS professionals to learn about how they started their careers and how you can transition to MHPSS. October 14, 11am Geneva time. Speakers include Fiona Shanahan from Trocaire Myanmar Ellie Hutchinson, Consultant Justin Hett, Center for Victims of Torture Jordan Karen Abbs, Rakuba Assoc. Cambodia Capucine du Fouchier, ICRC Marise Denault, UNFPA Bangladesh October 20, 18h Geneva time. Speakers include: Karen Stewart, Consultant Paula Ramirez, GBV AOR Erin Gerber, UNFPA Asia Pacific Camille Lemouchoux-Heffer, Mind your Mind Irina Ulmasova-Olive, Humanitarian Coach Ruth O'Connell, MHPSS Consultant
Child and Adolescent Survivors and GBV Localization: A Webinar of the GBV AoR Localization Task Team
On October 22, 2019 from 8:00-9:30 am (EST) , the Localization Task Team of the Gender-Based Violence Area of Responsibility (GBV AoR) will be hosting a webinar entitled, “GBV Localization and Young Survivors in Humanitarian Contexts.” Featuring the work of the Child and Adolescent Survivor Initiative (CASI), this webinar will examine how localization can be effectively be promoted within the context of prevention, response and coordination initiatives for young survivors of sexual violence in emergency settings. CASI staff and partners in the field will share examples of good practice as well as challenges and lessons learned. Presenters will also discuss linkages between their work and the overall emphasis on localization that exists within the GBV and Child Protection Areas of Responsibility as well as the humanitarian sector as a whole. Those interested, please RSVP using the Zoom invitation included with this message by Monday, October 21st. ...
Webinar: Global Mapping Study on GBV Localization
On October 31, 2019 from 8:00-9:30 am (EST), the Localization Task Team of the Gender-Based Violence Area of Responsibility (GBV AoR) will be hosting a webinar entitled, “Global Mapping Study on GBV Localization: A Review of Key Findings and Implications.” This study was conducted from February- March 2019 by CARE and ActionAid International, as co-leads of the GBV AoR Localization Task Team, and involved 45 key informant interviews as well as an analysis of quantitative data sources. The purpose of this study was to examine the issue of GBV localization in humanitarian contexts, with a particular focus on the role that women and women-led organizations play in the area of GBV prevention, response and coordination initiatives. Karly Bennett, who conducted this research and wrote the report, will provide an overview of key findings and implications. There will also be time for questions as well as a discussion around the implications of this research for future a...
Webinar: Making sense of the GBV Accountability Framework
The GBV Accountability Framework is one of a growing number of global, multi-agency tools and guidance focused on preventing and responding to GBV in Emergencies. The Framework was developed by members of the Global Steering Committee, which includes OFDA, DFID, OCHA, UNICEF, UNHCR, UNFPA, IOM, IRC, NORCAP and CARE. This webinar will share evidence from the GBV Accountability Framework pilots conducted in Iraq and South Sudan in 2017-2018 and outline how the GBV Accountability Framework can be used by GBV CoP members at country and regional level to increase the profile of IASC commitments made by humanitarian partners and the responsibilities of stakeholders including Humanitarian Coordinators and Humanitarian Country Teams to operationalize commitments made by all humanitarian actors to prevent and respond to GBV. Presenters: Joe Read (acting GBV Accountability Framework Coordinator) Gina Bramucci (GBV Accountability Framework Coordinator 2016-2018) When: Ap...
Key Considerations for a Case Management Approach with Child and Adolescent Survivors with Disabilities - CP/GBV CoP & GBV AoR CoP Joint Webinar Series
Date: Thursday 17 September Time: 7am-8:30am New York /1pm-2:30pm Geneva / 2pm-3:30pm Juba / 5pm-6:30pm Cox’s Bazaar Objective: Building off of Webinar 1, participants will take a deeper dive into some key considerations for a case management approach with child and adolescent survivors with disabilities. The session will include discussion and activities to unpack: · Key considerations when working with children/adolescent survivors with disabilities in humanitarian contexts, including communication, safe referrals, assent/consent, and safety planning · Tools and best practices in working with caregivers of child and adolescent survivors with disabilities, including fostering positive power dynamics, supporting mothers who oftentimes face abuse and violence, and concerns around psychosocial support · Case management action planning for child and ado...