Gender-Based Violence: Prevention and Response
Publisher: International Medical Corps IMC
Date Published: 2021
Languages: English
The toolkit addresses GBV prevention and response, emphasizing survivor-centered care, community mobilization, and empowerment. It includes interventions tailored for various settings, such as safe spaces, mobile teams, and remote services.
Main Contribution
Leadership in humanitarian gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response programming.
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Communities, local organizations, community-based support workers, healthcare providers, community leaders, women-led organizations, women's and girls' movements.
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Identifying and addressing risk factors for women and girls.
Coordinating with multiple sectors to make services safer.
Providing care and support for survivors.
Organizing safe spaces for women and adolescent girls.
Mobilizing communities to address the causes of GBV.
Working with community leaders to reduce stigma and support survivors.
Empowering vulnerable women and girls for increased opportunities.
GBV Prevention
Focused on strengthening essential services, case management, psychosocial support, and healthcare for GBV survivors. Also involves working with communities to address protection risks and combat harmful practices.
Creating Normative Change
The toolkit engages in community-based efforts to combat harmful practices, change social norms, and promote gender equality. Special focus on engaging men and boys in promoting non-violent behavior.
How it could be adapted to the communities
Successfully adapted for use in various countries, considering cultural and security considerations. Provides needs-driven and context-responsive programs.
Keywords
Women empowerment, Survivor-centered care, Safe spaces, Community mobilization
