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Optional Module : Gender- B ased Violence (GBV)

Optional Module : Gender- B ased Violence (GBV). Objectives. To raise awareness of GBV; To get the participants to reflect on the link between GBV and protection in a given context; To discuss/share responses, strategies, and support mechanisms to reduce and respond to incidents of GBV.

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Optional Module : Gender- B ased Violence (GBV)

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  1. Optional Module:Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

  2. Objectives • To raise awareness of GBV; • To get the participants to reflect on the link between GBV and protection in a given context; • To discuss/share responses, strategies, and support mechanisms to reduce and respond to incidents of GBV.

  3. Action points

  4. What is gender all about? • Gender’s perception changes over time and may depend on culture; • Gender is about how power is used and shared; • Gender roles change rapidly in times of conflict; • Gender identities influence needs and roles in times of crisis.

  5. GBV - 5 possible categories Sexual violence:Rape, forced prostitution, incest, sexual abuse, etc. Physical violence:Trafficking, slavery, etc. Emotional & psychological violence:Abuse, humiliation, confinement, etc. Harmful traditional practices:Female genital mutilation, early marriage, honour killing, etc. Socio-economic violence:Discrimination, social exclusion/ostracism based on sexual orientation, etc.

  6. What can NGOs do? Staff awareness-raising and training Code of conduct, training strategy, etc. Coordination and planningEstablish coordination meetings, follow-up, coordinate with UN staff and focal points, etc. Implementation of adequate programmesNeeds assessment, community involvement, monitoring and evalution, etc. Staff management responsibilitiesEnsure training on GBV/code of conduct, develop procedures, etc. Cross-sectoral actions Food, health, Infrastruture, education, legal, etc.

  7. What can I do? • Read your code of conduct. If your organisation doesn’t have one, advocate for its elaboration and implementation • Stick to key GBV guiding principles such as confidentiality and respect wishes/rights of the victims at all times • Raise awareness around you: colleagues, refugees, etc. • Further your knowledge by reading and discussing GBV-related issues with experts

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