Gender-Based Violence Working Group (GBVWG)

INTRODUCTION Gender-based violence (GBV) is an umbrella term for any harmful act perpetrated against a person based on socially ascribed (i.e. gender) differences between males and females. It includes acts that inflict physical, sexual or mental harm…

1. About These Guidelines Purpose of These Guidelines The purpose of these Guidelines is to assist humanitarian actors and communities affected by armed conflict, natural disasters and other humanitarian emergencies to coordinate, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate essential…

INTRODUCTION About this handbook Purpose This handbook is a quick-reference tool that provides practical, field-level guidance to establish and maintain a GBV sub-cluster in a humanitarian emergency. It provides the foundations for coordination. More in-depth information can be pursued through resources…

Introduction Overview Gender-based violence (GBV) is a life-threatening global health and human rights issue. International humanitarian law establishes protections for civilians, including women and children, during times of conflict. Gender-based violence violates both international human rights law and…