module 1: background to the gbv guidelines
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Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action
MODULE ONEBackground to the GBV Guidelines
Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action
Who is familiar with this book?• Did you use it? How?• What worked?• What didn’t?
Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action
Well, it’s still purple…
Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action
Background to the revision process
• Led by UNICEF & UNFPA for the GBV AoR• Two+ year process of intensive global and field
consultations, 2013/2014• Roll out supported by global Reference Group
Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action
Key changes and additions: structure
• Reflect changes in humanitarian architecture since 2005 (clusters!)
• Recommendations arranged according to Humanitarian Programme Cycle
• ‘Essential’ rather than minimum standards• Provide suggested indicators
Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action
• Target audience: primarily non-specialistsKey message: should not add to workloads!Should be used as a mainstreaming tool to make
current programming safer and more effective
• Address risks across all humanitarian contexts, including natural disasters
• Not restricted to sexual violence
Key changes and additions: context
Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action
Key changes and additions: accountability
• Incorporate lessons learned from implementation of 2005 Guidelines
• Emphasize responsibility and accountability across types & levels of actors“Ensuring Implementation” section and
standalone document
Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action
PurposeTo assist humanitarian actors and communities affected by armed conflict, natural disasters and other humanitarian emergencies to:
coordinate, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate essential actions for the
prevention and mitigation of gender-based violence (GBV) across all sectors of
humanitarian response.
Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action
Content and Structure of the revised Guidelines
Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action
Structure of the GuidelinesPart 1, Introduction:
• Overview of GBV: what is it (definition), why does it happen and who is affected?
• The obligation to address GBV in humanitarian work
• Ensuring implementation of the Guidelines: responsibilities of key actors
Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action
Humanitarian Obligation to Address GBV:
Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action
Structure of the GuidelinesPart 2, Background to Thematic Areas:
• Content overview of Thematic Areas: essential actions tables, coordination recommendations and indicators
• Overview of Humanitarian Programme Cycle elements
• Guiding principles and approaches for addressing GBV
Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action
Structure of the GuidelinesPart 3, Thematic Area Guidance
• 13 Thematic Areas, loosely following clusters/AoRs and key sectors
• Draw from and build on existing sector standards
• Follow the Humanitarian Programme Cycle (HPC)*
Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action
Comprehensive book and the “TAGs”
• TAG = “Thematic Area
Guide”• Portable• Sector-specific
Essential Actions poster
Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action
HPC adapted for the Guidelines
1. Assessment, Analysis and Strategic Planning
2. Resource Mobilization3. Implementation (Programming,
Policies, Communication and Information Sharing)
4. Coordination5. Monitoring and Evaluation
Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action
Actions that can be taken at every stage:
Pre-emergency/preparedness*
EmergencyStabilized stage Recovery to development
Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action
What’s Next?
Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action
Implementation Strategy
Goal: ALL humanitarian programming is
designed and implemented in a
way that substantially
reduces GBV risk
Awareness raising & understanding
Implementation
Institutionalization (in policies, funding criteria, etc)
Monitoring & Evaluation
Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action
Next steps: global target roll out countries, 1st phase
- Colombia- Ukraine- Iraq, Jordan, Turkey/northern Syria- CAR, Mali, Nigeria, South Sudan- Myanmar, Philippines
Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action
Additional Resources
• French & Spanish translations available (Arabic is pending)
• Comprehensive book, TAGs and supporting materials downloadable at www.gbvguidelines.org
• Training materials and additional tools/resources being to be added to website over time: check back often!
Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action
Questions?