Lifesaving, Not Optional: Protecting Women and Girls from Violence in Emergencies

Protective structures / systems are weak or absent Facilities and services for women and girls are lacking Women and girls cannot safely access aid GBV increases Protective structures / systems are weak or absent Response to GBV is delayed Interventions are put in place without consulting women and girls Women and girls’ basic needs are unmet

What can be done? PREPAREDNESS RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY BUILDING Evidence-based model to guide response Training curriculum Field-tested, ready-to-use tools and templates Trained more than 300 practitioners working in 20 countries Follow up and remote support RESPONSE Dedicated expertise ready to deploy within 72 hours GBV response in 11 emergency contexts over past 24 months

Women and girls safely access lifesaving services and are protected from harm in emergencies. Survivors of GBV access lifesaving services Communities support women and girls Women and girls are safe ACTIONS AIM TO: Deliver health, psychosocial and case management services Ensure safe, functional referral pathways Monitor gaps and obstacles to service provision and access ACTIONS AIM TO: Inform communities about services Ensure safe spaces for women and girls Reinforce community networks (i.e., women’s groups, CBOs, etc.) ACTIONS AIM TO: Engage all sectors in reducing risks to women and girls Meet women and girls’ basic and material needs Advocate for training and reporting protocols on PSEA

Investments in GBV Emergency Response & Preparedness: Demonstrating Results in North Kivu IRC GBV response teams made up of case managers, health and community education staff, all trained in emergency response More than 40 deployments since the beginning of the crisis Provided services to 2,086 survivors in normal areas of operation since April 2012, including 224 survivors during short-term deployments Training and mentoring for 132 service providers and outreach workers from seven local and international NGOs

Lessons and Recommendations: Lifesaving, Not Optional Prioritization Coordination Funding Specialized programming

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