Gender Based Violence (GBV)

Introduction Widespread violence and armed conflict in Cabo Delgado have displaced over 869,000 people since October 2017, and the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) continues to grow. The security situation remains complex, with ongoing attacks by…

1. INTRODUCTION Gender-based Violence (GBV) is a life-threatening protection, health, and human rights issue that can have a devastating impact on women and children, as well as families and communities. These Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) have been…

General Overview Women and girls continue to face gender-based violence (GBV) risks associated with the ongoing-armed conflict in Cabo Delgado that started in 2017. These risks have been exacerbated by climatic hazards (e.g. Cyclones Idai and Kenneth…

Key Message The conflict in Cabo Delgado has caused significant GBV risks, especially for women and girls. The crisis has exposed vulnerable populations to grave forms of sexual violence including rape, abduction, sexual trafficking, sexual exploitation, and…