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Working with Men and Boys to Promote Gender Equality and Prevent Gender-based Violence - GBV AoR Helpdesk 2020
17 Feb, 2020
This evidence digest will explore emerging research on the nature and effectiveness of efforts to work with men and boys to promote gender equality and prevent gender-based violence (GBV) against women and girls in emergencies, with a focus on 1) what we know about this programming; and 2) what evidence says about how best to engage men and boys, and what practices to avoid. Links to relevant research, guidelines, tools and resources follow at the end.
Gender-based violence & psychosocial support - ICGBV 2019
06 Dec, 2019
This Learning Paper gives a brief snapshot of psychosocial support (PSS) and gender-based violence (GBV), including the types of PSS and PSS best practice. It also highlights the new Inter- Agency Minimum Standards on Gender-based Violence in Emergencies Programming, showing why PSS is an essential component of GBV response and why PSS interventions should take a survivor-centered approach. Case studies from Concern Worldwide Lebanon, Trócaire and World Vision offer concrete examples of the current work and challenges related to working in GBV response and PSS.
Revictimised: The Humanitarian Consequences of Mandatory Reporting of Sexual Violence - ICRC 2019
10 Dec, 2019
Overview: This paper presents the initial findings from research carried out on the requirement, in certain countries, to report sexual violence cases to law enforcement authorities, and the humanitarian impacts of such obligations in the context of armed conflicts and other situations of violence. The research established that mandatory reporting laws, policies and practices in these contexts, often impact negatively on access to health care for victims/survivors of sexual violence and may expose them to secondary violence and harm. The paper presents recommendations to States that have mandatory reporting requirements in place, and to donors and health-care actors on how to mitigate the consequences of mandatory reporting on the health, safety and well-being of victims/survivors.
Localization Task Team: Asia Regional Workshop Final Report, Jan 2020
13 Jan, 2020
From August 27-28 2019, the Localization Task Team of the Gender-Based Violence Area of Responsibility (GBV AoR) facilitated an Asia regional workshop focused on the engagement of local and women-led organizations in humanitarian GBV prevention, response, and coordination. Held in Bangkok, Thailand, the meeting brought together 30 participants from Bangladesh, Indonesia and the Philippines, as well as global and regional actors.
16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence: Activities Report, Whole of Syria
23 Jan, 2020
In 2019, the Whole of Syria (WoS) GBV AOR was able to organize events to mark the 16 Days of Activism against GBV from its three hubs – Syria (SYR), Turkey cross-border (TXB), and Iraq cross-border (IXB). This allowed for the targeting of women, girls, men and boys in all areas inside Syria as well as in Gaziantep, where Turkey cross-border GBV actors are based.
Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE) Learning Brief - IRC & Irish Aid 2019
07 Feb, 2020
This learning brief was created through the Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE) Irish Aid-IRC Strategic Partnership. The purpose of the brief is to share learning from a global WPE forum which explored three themes of inclusion, accountability and adaptability in relation to Gender Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response programming in acute and protracted emergencies.
GBV Accountability Framework
09 Sep, 2020
Humanitarian actors at all levels need to better prioritize gender-based violence (GBV) in order to create and implement scaled‐up responses that better address women’s and girls’ rights and needs. The GBV Accountability Framework provides a guide for humanitarian actors, from service providers to GBV coordinators and humanitarian leaders and donors, on the steps they can take to combat GBV within their mandates. By taking on the actions in the Framework, the humanitarian system as a whole can consistently dedicate on‐the-ground efforts to mitigate GBV risks and deliver comprehensive, quality services for women and girls. The Framework puts a spotlight on GBV and the reality that all humanitarian actors have a role to play. It captures responsibilities and identified roles for different stakeholders based on existing policies, guidelines and best practice, and for the first time pulls these concrete and validated actions into one place.
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.
Advocacy Note: Meeting the Commitment to the Call to Action in the Humanitarian Programme Cycle - Call to Action 2020
23 Oct, 2020
Reviews of recent HNOs and HRPs capture progress, but also highlight some serious gaps that continue to stand in the way of a response that effectively addresses gender-based violence and is fully accountable to women and girls. As Call to Action partners, we have both the opportunity and obligation to address these systemic issues in humanitarian planning processes. Below are a set of priority recommendations for humanitarian leadership and implementing agencies; these should also be supported by Call to Action donors in their advocacy.
Gender-Based Violence, Girls’ and Women’s Rights in the Central Sahel - Summary Report
10 Nov, 2020
Plan International, Care International, UNFPA and the GBV AoR1 organized a virtual event on 16 October 2020 at 3:30 PM CEST prior to the Ministerial Round Table on Central Sahel. The event aimed to (i) amplify the voices and priorities of girls from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger offering an unique opportunity to learn from first-hand-experience and receive recommendations from the affected girls2 , (ii) draw attention to the critical challenges to preventing and responding to GBV from women local groups3 and advocate for global solidarity around GBV, (iii) motivate governmental actors and donors4 to commit to strengthen the prevention, risk mitigation and response to GBV, raising the profile of the Call to Action on the protection of GBV in emergencies (CtA GBV) and ensuring the rights of women and girls are central to humanitarian action and across the triple nexus.