Gender-based violence is a life-threatening, global health and human rights issue that violates international human rights law and principles of gender equality. It is also a threat to lasting peace and an affront to our common humanity.
All humanitarian actors must be aware of the risks of GBV and acting collectively to ensure a comprehensive response to prevent and mitigate these risks as quickly as possible within their areas of operation.
Failure to take action against GBV represents a failure by humanitarian actors to meet their most basic responsibilities for promoting and protecting the rights of affected populations.
The GBV Working Group ensures coordinated actions in prevention, mitigation and response to GBV, and ensures accountability to stakeholders including beneficiaries, partners and donors.
Cameroon
In February, the localities of Bargaram and Darak in Cameroon’s Far North Region experienced a series of severe attacks by non-state armed groups. These incidents resulted in civilian casualties, abductions, and the looting and destruction of…
Cameroon + 2 more
Appeal highlights In Cameroon, 2.9 million people, including 1.5 million children, are expected to require humanitarian assistance in 2026 due to protracted conflict, climate shocks, disease outbreaks and economic pressures. The highest needs are in Far North,…
Cameroon
Yaoundé, Cameroon, March 23, 2026 — The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is warning that girls in conflict-affected areas of northern Cameroon are the hidden victims of the ongoing crises. Violence, school closures, and severe funding shortfalls…
Minutes for the GBV AOR Coordination meeting - National level :
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Cameroon
1. CONTEXT Human rights violation including Gender Based Violence (GBV) exists in every context worldwide and is particularly exacerbated in emergencies with women, girls and other vulnerable groups at increased risk due to limited involvement and control…
Cameroon
HUMANITARIAN CONTEXT, NEEDS AND IMPACT ON THE PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS In Cameroon, 4 million people were in need of humanitarian assistance in 2022; 2.8 million people were targeted by the humanitarian community for assistance in…
Cameroon
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Cameroon
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World
Remerciements Le Gender Based Violence Information Management System (GBVIMS) est le point culminant de quatre années de travail en collaboration entre l’International Rescue Committee (IRC), le Haut Commissariat des Nations Unies pour les Réfugiés (HCR) et le…
Liliane MUNEZERO
Etienne ANAKEU DJOUMESSI
