TYPHOON HAIYAN / YOLANDA Gender-based Violence (GBV) prevention and response in humanitarian settings TYPHOON HAIYAN / YOLANDA

WORKING WITH SURVIVORS Survivor Centred Approach = … giving the power back to the survivor… GBV is a manifestation of power inequalities and limited choice. If service providers – who are always placed in a powerful position relative to the survivor – impose their perspectives, opinions or preferances on the survivors, they may unintentionally create another experience where the survivor feels even further disempowered or abused.

SURVIVOR CENTERED APPROACH Recognises that: Each person is unique Each person reacts differently to GBV and will have different needs as a result Each person has different strengths, resources and coping mechanisms Each person has the right to decide who should know about what has happened to them and what should happen next.

Operationalizing the Survivor-Centred Approach Ensuring that survivors can access multi- sectoral services that are appropriate, accessible and of good quality. Ensure that the service providers have the appropriate attitudes, knowledge and skills. Apply the guiding principles of working with GBV survivors.

Guiding Principles for ALL HUMANITARIAN ACTIONS Ethics and safety Cooperation and communication with each other Carefully coordinated interventions Full engagement of the community Equal and active participation by women and men, girls and boys Integration into all programmes and all sectors/ clusters Accountability for action at all levels Codes of conduct and ethics for all staff and volunteers

Guiding principles for WORKING WITH GBV SURVIVORS Safety Confidentiality Respect Non-discrimination

Ensure the safety of the survivor at all times. Security and Safety All actors will ensure the safety of the survivor, at all times. Remember that the survivor may be frightened and need assurance that she or he is safe. In all cases, ensure that the survivor is not placed at risk of further harm by the assailant. If necessary, ask for assistance from camp security, police, field officers, protection officers, or others. Maintain awareness of the safety and security of people who are helping the survivor, such as family, friends, community service or GBV workers, and health care workers. Confidentiality At all times, the confidentiality of the survivor(s) and their families will be respected. This means that information will be shared only with others who need to know in order to provide assistance and intervention, as requested and agreed to by the survivor. All written information with identifying details will be maintained in secure, locked files. If any reports or statistics are to be made public, only one responsible officer in the organization will have the authority to release such information and any identifying information (e.g., name, address) will be removed. The need for confidentiality stems from: the consequences of sexual violence for the survivors; fear of stigmatization and rejection; loss of virginity and the surrounding cultural/religious ramifications; fear of STIs and HIV/AIDS and the isolation often experienced by those suffering from such diseases; the need for a humanitarian organization / response team to retain the trust of the community in which it operates.

At all times, the confidentiality of the survivor (s) and their families will be respected. At all times, the confidentiality of the survivor(s) and their families will be respected. This means that information will be shared only with others who need to know in order to provide assistance and intervention, as requested and agreed to by the survivor. All written information with identifying details will be maintained in secure, locked files. If any reports or statistics are to be made public, only one responsible officer in the organization will have the authority to release such information and any identifying information (e.g., name, address) will be removed. The need for confidentiality stems from: the consequences of sexual violence for the survivors; fear of stigmatization and rejection; loss of virginity and the surrounding cultural/religious ramifications; fear of STIs and HIV/AIDS and the isolation often experienced by those suffering from such diseases; the need for a humanitarian organization / response team to retain the trust of the community in which it operates.

Confidentiality Definition = Not disclosing any information at any time to any party without the informed consent of the person concerned. Definition The decision to release any information related to the incident or the survivor rests with the survivor alone. Confidentiality reflects the belief that people have the right to choose to whom they will, or will not, tell their story. Maintaining confidentiality means not disclosing any information at any time to any party without the informed consent of the person concerned. Confidentiality promotes safety, trust and empowerment

Informed Consent Informed consent means that a person fully understands and voluntarily agrees to participate in an activity. In order to give informed consent, a person must: Have all information about the agreement and its consequences Be over the age of 18 Be mentally sound enough to understand the agreement and the consequences Have equal power in the relationship

Exception The only time confidentiality should be breached is when there is imminent risk to the survivor or the GBV worker. What if confidentiality is breached? Threat to the survivor, the perpetrator and/or the GBV workers Injury to the survivor, the perpetrator and/or the GBV workers Death of the survivor, the perpetrator and/or the GBV workers. Animate each bullet after “what is confidentiality is breached?” Linkage between confidentiality and respect – Keeping information about the survivor and the incident is a way to respect the survivor.

The actions & responses of all actors will be guided by respect for the wishes, the rights, the dignity of the survivor. Respect Respect The actions and responses of all actors will be guided by respect for the wishes, the rights, and the dignity of the survivor. For example, actors will— Conduct interviews in private settings; Conduct interviews and examinations by staff of the same sex as the survivor (e.g., woman survivor to woman interviewer) unless no other staff is available; Be a good listener; Maintain a nonjudgmental manner concerning the survivor and her or his behavior; Be patient; when possible, do not press for more information if the survivor is not ready to speak about the incident; Ask only relevant questions; Do not discuss the survivor’s prior sexual history; Avoid asking the survivor to repeat the story in multiple interviews; Do not laugh or show any disrespect for the survivor and her or his culture, family, or situation. Non-discrimination All women (married or unmarried), girls, men and boys have access to services; Ensure same-sex interviewers, including: interpreter, doctor, police officer, protection officer, community service worker, others.

Operationalizing Respect Conducting interviews in private settings; Conducting interviews and examinations by staff of the same sex as the survivor; Being a good listener; Maintaining a non-judgmental manner concerning the survivor and her or his behavior; Being patient; Asking only relevant questions; Not discussing the survivor’s previous sexual history; Avoiding asking the survivor to repeat her or his story in multiple interviews;

All has access to services. Non-discrimination Respect The actions and responses of all actors will be guided by respect for the wishes, the rights, and the dignity of the survivor. For example, actors will— Conduct interviews in private settings; Conduct interviews and examinations by staff of the same sex as the survivor (e.g., woman survivor to woman interviewer) unless no other staff is available; Be a good listener; Maintain a nonjudgmental manner concerning the survivor and her or his behavior; Be patient; when possible, do not press for more information if the survivor is not ready to speak about the incident; Ask only relevant questions; Do not discuss the survivor’s prior sexual history; Avoid asking the survivor to repeat the story in multiple interviews; Do not laugh or show any disrespect for the survivor and her or his culture, family, or situation. Non-discrimination All women (married or unmarried), girls, men and boys have access to services; Ensure same-sex interviewers, including: interpreter, doctor, police officer, protection officer, community service worker, others.

Non- discrimination Definition – Survivors of violence should receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their age, race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation or any other characteristics.

For Queries: PLEASE CONTACT Pamela Godoy Averion GBV Programme Officer United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Country Office Philippines averion@unfpa.org +639178593516 Devanna de la Puente GBV coordinator Rapid Response Team delapuenteforte@unfpa.org +639175153559