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Guidelines for Gender-Based Violence in Humanitarian Settings: Coordination Framework

Explore best sectoral practices for delivering multisectoral responses to gender-based violence in emergency situations. Developed by Dr. Wilma Doedens from UNFPA-Geneva in October 2005, this document is a compilation of best practices addressing concerns in humanitarian settings. The guidelines aim to facilitate coordination and information sharing among authorities, personnel, and organizations working in emergency settings. The guidelines history traces back to the IASC Working Group in November 2003, with ongoing efforts to address sexual violence and other key concerns through a matrix of best practices. Field-based feedback and global awareness are essential for effective implementation.

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Guidelines for Gender-Based Violence in Humanitarian Settings: Coordination Framework

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  1. IASC Guidelines for Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Settings Dr Wilma Doedens Humanitarian Response Unit UNFPA-Geneva Dr Wilma Doedens Humanitarian Response Unit UNFPA-Geneva 10 October 2005

  2. Guidelines forGBV interventions in humanitarian settings • What • Best “sectoral” practices presented in a framework to facilitate coordination and information sharing • Document and resources on CD • Purpose • To enable the delivery of the minimum required multisectoral response to SV in emergency situations • Target audience • Authorities, personnel and organisations working in emergency settings

  3. GBV Guidelines History • IASC WG November 2003 • IASC TF on Protection from SEA completed work • Ongoing and increasing concern about SV in humanitarian settings • IASC TF on Gender and Humanitarian Assistance asked to develop guidance

  4. IASC „Matrix“ guidelines • HIV/AIDS, GBV, Mental Health • Address major concerns in humanitarian settings • Matrix = coordination tool • Allow cross-sectoral collaboration • Provide guidance for multisectoral interventions to improve effective response • Compilation of best practices in different sectors • Inter-agency (UN, NGO, national actors)

  5. GBV GuidelinesProcess • Initial wide-ranging discussions • Integrate GBV considerations in all humanitarian planning and programming • Guidance exists but implementation is lacking • Only multisectoral responsibility with mutual accountability will have an impact • Dedicated focal points took off “agency hats” • Wide participation of field-based colleagues • Financial contributions from TF member agencies

  6. Matrix

  7. Action Sheets • Background • Key Actions • Key Reference Materials

  8. Action Sheets • Written and reviewed by HQ and field subject experts • Focus on prevention of and response to SV in emergencies • Outline minimum required interventions to avoid morbidity and mortality due to SV • Summarise existing „best practices“ • Integrate SV considerations into day-to-day sectoral emergency work • Do not introduce „new skills“ for which a new catagory of staff have to be trained

  9. Dissemination • Guidelines + Matrix poster + CD with resources • Translated into French, Spanish, Arabic • Available electronically (IASC and agency websites) • Advocacy (list-serve, flyers, webfilm) • Training, technical support?

  10. Fieldtesting Peer review of technical contents • Step 1 • Step 2 • questionnaire • Step 3 • Implementation support • Training • Meetings and workshops Field review of user friendliness Field feedback on implementation and usefulness in practice “Final” document

  11. Implementation of minimum prevention and response • Accessibility to at risk population • Dissemination of and familiarization with tools • Accountability for taking action • Resources needed • Awareness at global level

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