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How to support survivors of gender-based violence when a GBV actor is not available in your area

Inter-Agency Standing Committee (2023) CC

KEY MESSAGES Always talk to a GBV specialist first to understand what GBV services are available in your area. Some services may take the form of hotlines, a mobile app or other remote support. Be aware of any other available services in your area. Identify services provided by humanitarian pa...rtners such as health, psychosocial support, shelter and non-food items. Consider services provided by communities such as mosques/ churches, women’s groups and Disability Service Organizations. Remember your role. Provide a listening ear, free of judgment. Provide accurate, up-to-date information on available services. Let the survivor make their own choices. Know what you can and cannot manage. Even without a GBV actor in your area, there may be other partners, such as a child protection or mental health specialist, who can support survivors that require additional attention and support. Ask the survivor for permission before connecting them to anyone else. Do not force the survivor if s/he says no. Do not proactively identify or seek out GBV survivors. Be available in case someone asks for support. Remember your mandate. All humanitarian practitioners are mandated to provide non-judgmental and non-discriminatory support to people in need regardless of: gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability status, age, ethnicity/tribe/race/religion, who perpetrated/committed violence, and the situation in which violence was committed. Use a survivor-centered approach by practicing: Respect: all actions you take are guided by respect for the survivor’s choices, wishes, rights and dignity. Safety: the safety of the survivor is the number one priority. Confidentiality: people have the right to choose to whom they will or will not tell their story. Maintaining confidentiality means not sharing any information to anyone. Non-discrimination: providing equal and fair treatment to anyone in need of support. If health services exist, always provide information on what is available. Share what you know, and most importantly explain what you do not. Let the survivor decide if s/he wants to access them. Receiving quality medical care within 72 hours can prevent transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and within 120 hours can prevent unwanted pregnancy. Provide the opportunity for people with disabilities to communicate to you without the presence of their caregiver, if wished and does not endanger or create tension in that relationship. If a man or boy is raped it does not mean he is gay or bisexual. Gender-based violence is based on power, not someone’s sexuality. Sexual and gender minorities are often at increased risk of harm and violence due to their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Actively listen and seek to support all survivors. Anyone can commit an act of gender-based violence including a spouse, intimate partner, family member, caregiver, in-law, stranger, parent or someone who is exchanging money or goods for a sexual act. Anyone can be a survivor of gender-based violence – this includes, but isn’t limited to, people who are married, elderly individuals or people who engage in sex work. Protect the identity and safety of a survivor. Do not write down, take pictures or verbally share any personal/identifying information about a survivor or their experience, including with your supervisor. Put phones and computers away to avoid concern that a survivor’s voice is being recorded. Personal/identifying information includes the survivor’s name, perpetrator(s) name, date of birth, registration number, home address, work address, location where their children go to school, the exact time and place the incident took place etc. Share general, non-identifying information To your team or sector partners in an effort to make your program safer. To your support network when seeking self-care and encouragement. more

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Invisible women: A gender analysis of climate-induced migration in South Asia

Action Aid; CANSA; ICMPD; et al. (2021) CC

New research exposes how women and children are disproportionally affected by climate migration, which puts them at greater risk of gender-based violence, child labour and exploitation. Governments must ensure the safety and protection of women and girls in climate emergencies, including the safe... more

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HealthPhone Health in your Hands

Health Phone (2017) CC

These apps address issues of status of women, the care of pregnant women and children under two, breastfeeding and the importance of a balanced diet, health and simple changes in nutritional care practices that can notably enhance nutrition levels. Available in 18 languages: Assamese • Bengali •... more

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Peru - Demographics, Health & Infant Mortality

UNICEF (2022) C_UNICEF

UNICEF Data: Monitoring the situation of children and women

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Every child alive: The urgent need to end newborn deaths

UNICEF (2018)

Globally, in low-income countries, the average newborn mortality rate is 27 deaths per 1,000 births, the report says. In high-income countries, that rate is 3 deaths per 1,000. Newborns from the riskiest places to give birth are up to 50 times more likely to die than those from the safest places.... more

Comprehensive Approach to Improving Maternal Health and Achieving MDG 5: Report from the Mountains of Lesotho

Satti H, Motsamai S, Chetane P, Marumo L, Barry DJ, et al. PLoS ONE (2012) CC

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The Situation of Children and Women in Liberia 2012 - From Conflict to Peace

UNICEF (2012)

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The Situation of Children and Women in Indonesia 2000-2010 : Working Towards Progress with Equity under Decentralisation

UNICEF Indonesia (2011)

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Nepal: Monitoring the situation of children and women, Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey

Government of Nepal, National Planning Commission, Secretariat Central Bureau of Statistics, UNICEF (2014)

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National nutrition and health survey (NNHS) 2015

US Aid, UK Aid, UNICEF (2015) C1

Report on the nutrition and health situation of Nigeria
Data collection – 13th July to 13th September 2015

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Democratic Republic of the Congo Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey. Monitoring the situation of children and women

Ministry of Planning; UNICEF (2011)

Summary Report. Large file 37 MB!

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Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey 2014- 15, District Profile Chart Book, Southern Province

National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) [Rwanda], Ministry of Health (MOH) [Rwanda], and ICF International (2015) C2

The National Institute of statistics of Rwanda (NISR) in collaboration with the worldwide Demographic and Health Surveys Program implemented the 2014-15 Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (RDHS) to collect data for monitoring progress on health programs and policies in Rwanda. This publication ill... more

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Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey 2012

Statistics Indonesia (Badan Pusat Statistik—BPS), National Population and Family Planning Board (BKKBN), and Kementerian Kesehatan (Kemenkes—MOH), and ICF International (2013) C2

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Swaziland Demographic and Health Survey 2006-07: Key Findings (siSwati) (English)

Central Statistical Office (CSO) [Swaziland] and Macro International (2008) C2

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Zimbabwe 2015 Demographic and Health Survey Key Findings

Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency and ICF International (2015) C2

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State and Union Territory and District Fact Sheets - 2015-16 National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4)

DHS India (2016) C1

Please download the district fact sheets directly for each state/union territory at the website: http://dhsprogram.com/publications/publication-OF31-Other-Fact-Sheets.cfm