Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action Basic Introduction and Overview

Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action What is gender-based violence?

Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action GBV and AGENCY/SECTOR What are some types of GBV that you or your partners have observed in country contexts where you’ve worked? How are these types of GBV being addressed by AGENCY/SECTOR and its partners? Who are the responsible parties?

Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action Definition of GBV in the Guidelines: GBV is an umbrella term for any harmful act that is perpetrated against a person’s will and is based on socially ascribed (i.e. gender) differences between males and females. It includes acts that inflict physical, sexual or mental harm or suffering, threats of such actions, coercion and other deprivations of liberty.

Key Points - context GBV is rooted in gender and power inequalities that exist outside of conflict or disaster. However, there are particular ways that GBV can manifest in an emergency context. Efforts to reduce GBV in emergencies must therefore address the immediate needs of affected populations AND promote long-term social and cultural change toward gender equality

Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action Why is GBV exacerbated in emergencies? (some examples) New threats/forms of GBV related to conflict Increased vulnerability and dependence; exploitation Lack of privacy; overcrowding; lack of safe access to basic needs Separation from family members; lack of documentation; registration discrimination Break down of protective social mechanisms and norms regulating behaviour

Key Points: programming Always assume that GBV is occurring. Obtaining prevalence data is not a priority at the onset of an emergency. Because of under-reporting and the risks associated with obtaining data, the priority is to establish prevention and response measures as soon as possible.

Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action Introducing the 2015 IASC Guidelines for Integrating GBV Interventions in Humanitarian Settings (“GBV Guidelines”)

Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action Who is familiar with this book? (Hint: this is the 2005 Version!) Did you use it? How? What worked? What didn’t?

Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action Well, it’s still purple…

Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action Introducing the GBV Guidelines: Purpose Provide standardized sets of recommendations across all sectors of humanitarian response for: planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of essential actions for prevention and mitigation of GBV.

Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action Prevention & Risk Mitigation Prevention = taking action to stop GBV from first occurring scaling up activities that promote gender equality working with communities to address practices that contribute to GBV Risk Mitigation = reducing the risk of exposure to GBV ensuring sufficient lighting and security patrols are in place when establishing displacement camps placing locks on the inside of latrines

Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action Target audience: primarily non-GBV specialists Key message: should not add to workloads! Can be used as a mainstreaming tool to make current programming safer and more effective Address risks across all humanitarian contexts, including conflict and disaster Consider sexual violence as well as multiple other forms of GBV Introducing the GBV Guidelines: Audience & Context

Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action Introducing the 2015 GBV Guidelines: Recommendations & Tools Recommendations arranged according to Humanitarian Programme Cycle (HPC) Suggested indicators for each element of the HPC ‘Essential actions’ sheets for each sector Draw from and build on existing GBV-related standards across each sector (INEE, CPMS, Sphere, etc.)

Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action HPC adapted for the Guidelines 1.Assessment, Analysis and Strategic Planning 2.Resource Mobilization 3.Implementation (Programming, Policies, Communication and Information Sharing) 4.Coordination 5.Monitoring and Evaluation

Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action Introducing the GBV Guidelines: Implementation & accountability Emphasize responsibility and accountability for action across sectors, types & levels of actors “Ensuring Implementation” section (Chapter 4 of Introduction, beginning on p.18) and standalone document Accompanied by a detailed Implementation Strategy Supported by global level Implementation Support Team

Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action Comprehensive Book (large!) – 1.Introduction (what is GBV; obligation to address GBV in emergencies; etc.) 2.Background to the TAGs (how they’re organized; guiding principles) 3.Guidance for 13 Thematic Areas Thematic Area Guides or “TAGs” (small!) – 1.Intro (same as comprehensive book) 2.Background (same) 3.Guidance for ONE thematic area Example of a TAG 2 Formats:

Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action Next steps & more info: Global and target country roll out Translations pending: Arabic, French, Spanish Comprehensive book, TAGs and supporting materials downloadable at Training materials and additional tools/resources being to be added to website over time: check back often!

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