GBV in Emergencies
The International Refugee Committee (IRC) with support from the Coordinating Office is taking the lead in heading a new Thematic Working Group! This new TWG will promote improved approaches to emergency responses among GBV practitioners in the region by sharing resources, expertise and learning. This Thematic Working Group comes at an opportune time in response to the conflict that is a reality in many parts of the region.
| ‘the bodies and spirits of women and girls are the forgotten frontline in conflicts throughout the world sexual violence is not just a by-product of war; it is a strategy of combat systematically used to terrorize and humiliate.’ (www.rescue.org) |
The IRC was founded in 1933 and has been responding to crises and emergencies all around the world since. IRC’s programs to protect and empower women are based on a framework for institutionalising effective short and long-term protection from violence for women and girls. Interventions vary according to the phase of conflict but are all multi-sectoral and work at different levels of intervention. With this experience in GBV in emergencies, IRC has offered to head this TWG for one year and the objectives of the group will be to:
- provide members with innovative approaches and tools for GBV response in emergencies
- develop strategies for strengthening GBV emergency response and prevention capacity at the local level
- advance learning based on field-level application of GBV response tools in emergencies
- advocate for increased interest and investment in protecting women and girls from GBV in emergencies, and creating the space for their contribution to reconstruction and peace.
Download the detailed TOR of the group here.
To join the group write to Gina Bramucci (gina.bramucci@rescue.org) and Jean Kemitare (jean@raisingvoices.org)