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Gender Theme Group 5th session October 11, 2011

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Gender Theme Group 5th session October 11, 2011

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    1. Gender Theme Group 5th session October 11, 2011

    2. Efficient societal response to GBV

    3. A national referral mechanism can be defined as a comprehensive institutional framework, which is normatively based on the human rights principles and standards enshrined in the international legal instruments and national (domestic) legislation. It is set up at a national, regional and local level and is operationally directed at expediting, streamlining, facilitating and sustaining effective identification, protection and assistance as well as rehabilitative and other multiple services and care provided in a timely manner to potential, presumed and actual survivors of gender-based violence by relevant State agencies, as duty-bearers. The latter will work in close, well-coordinated cooperation and strategic partnerships with civil society actors and local communities, aiming at GBV survivors’ full recovery, facilitating prevention of gender-based violence and prosecution of perpetrators and offenders and ultimately fostering empowerment of women and their de facto enjoyment of rights.

    4. THE PLACE OF NRM IN THE INTEGRATED MODEL

    5. Principles Respect for victim’s rights and interests Confidentiality: Physical Safety of and security for beneficiaries Informed consent and respect for privacy GBV victims’ empowerment Holistic approach Accessibility Inclusiveness Principle of close cooperation and strategic partnerships between government agencies and non-State institutions. Adaptability and flexibility Accountability and Transparency Sustainability

    6. Main functions Provision of assistance and other services to victims of gender-based violence Protection of GBV victims Assistance with prosecution of perpetrators Support to prevention of gender-based violence Support to enforcement of laws and implementation of policy Assistance to Government with formulation of more effective strategy Capacity-building and sensitization Information and data collection, management and analysis NRM performance control and supervision

    7. 3 NRM SEGMENTS

    8. Structure of National Referral Mechanism

    9. 7 PHASES OF REFERRAL PROCESS

    10. Factors that impede efficient operation of NRM Some entities are non-existent or exist only temporarily and their operation is predicated on donors’ funding, etc. Weak cooperation between agencies and poor coordination of their activities; virtually non-existent practice of referrals Lack of standardized norms, protocols and procedures for screening, referral, treatment and care The existing “culture of violence” Dearth of reliable baseline data and information concerning Weak civil society Lack of funds Lack of motivation and interest on the part of some actors

    11. Factors contributing to efficient operation of NRM Adequate legal framework Clear picture of the situation with gender-based violence in the country Clear policies, guidelines, protocols, and procedures Provision of information and raising public awareness Proper training and sensitization efforts targeting healthcare providers and public officials Credibility and public trust Early identification of potential or actual victims

    12. Thank you ?

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