Introduction of the Training Manual: Mental Health and Gender-Based Violence, helping survivors of sexual violence in conflict
Webinar
7/29/2019
IAWG members are addressing sexual and reproductive rights during COVID-19 humanitarian response. Read More>>
Preventing gender-based violence (GBV), harmful acts based on a person’s gender including threats, coercion, and acts of physical, sexual, or mental harm.
Acts of gender-based violence violate a number of universal human rights. Crises can exacerbate existing gender inequalities. The risks of gender-based violence increase in conflict-affected settings, particularly for women and girls. Men and boys can also be at risk of gender-based violence.
Our work on this issue is led by the Gender-Based Violence Sub-Working Group—a dedicated group of IAWG members who set the priorities and advance research, practice, and advocacy for gender-based violence prevention and response in humanitarian settings. Learn about their current objectives, priorities, and latest work.
IAWG members and partners are producing clinical and programmatic guidance, assessments, policy papers, and statements to ensure continued prioritization of sexual and reproductive health and rights throughout COVID-19 response in humanitarian settings.