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How to support survivors of gender-based violence when a GBV actor is not available in your area

Inter-Agency Standing Committee (2023) CC

KEY MESSAGES Always talk to a GBV specialist first to understand what GBV services are available in your area. Some services may take the form of hotlines, a mobile app or other remote support. Be aware of any other available services in your area. Identify services provided by humanitarian pa...rtners such as health, psychosocial support, shelter and non-food items. Consider services provided by communities such as mosques/ churches, women’s groups and Disability Service Organizations. Remember your role. Provide a listening ear, free of judgment. Provide accurate, up-to-date information on available services. Let the survivor make their own choices. Know what you can and cannot manage. Even without a GBV actor in your area, there may be other partners, such as a child protection or mental health specialist, who can support survivors that require additional attention and support. Ask the survivor for permission before connecting them to anyone else. Do not force the survivor if s/he says no. Do not proactively identify or seek out GBV survivors. Be available in case someone asks for support. Remember your mandate. All humanitarian practitioners are mandated to provide non-judgmental and non-discriminatory support to people in need regardless of: gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability status, age, ethnicity/tribe/race/religion, who perpetrated/committed violence, and the situation in which violence was committed. Use a survivor-centered approach by practicing: Respect: all actions you take are guided by respect for the survivor’s choices, wishes, rights and dignity. Safety: the safety of the survivor is the number one priority. Confidentiality: people have the right to choose to whom they will or will not tell their story. Maintaining confidentiality means not sharing any information to anyone. Non-discrimination: providing equal and fair treatment to anyone in need of support. If health services exist, always provide information on what is available. Share what you know, and most importantly explain what you do not. Let the survivor decide if s/he wants to access them. Receiving quality medical care within 72 hours can prevent transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and within 120 hours can prevent unwanted pregnancy. Provide the opportunity for people with disabilities to communicate to you without the presence of their caregiver, if wished and does not endanger or create tension in that relationship. If a man or boy is raped it does not mean he is gay or bisexual. Gender-based violence is based on power, not someone’s sexuality. Sexual and gender minorities are often at increased risk of harm and violence due to their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Actively listen and seek to support all survivors. Anyone can commit an act of gender-based violence including a spouse, intimate partner, family member, caregiver, in-law, stranger, parent or someone who is exchanging money or goods for a sexual act. Anyone can be a survivor of gender-based violence – this includes, but isn’t limited to, people who are married, elderly individuals or people who engage in sex work. Protect the identity and safety of a survivor. Do not write down, take pictures or verbally share any personal/identifying information about a survivor or their experience, including with your supervisor. Put phones and computers away to avoid concern that a survivor’s voice is being recorded. Personal/identifying information includes the survivor’s name, perpetrator(s) name, date of birth, registration number, home address, work address, location where their children go to school, the exact time and place the incident took place etc. Share general, non-identifying information To your team or sector partners in an effort to make your program safer. To your support network when seeking self-care and encouragement. more

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Manual de Primeros Auxilios y Prevención de Lesiones

Ministerio de Salud Argentina (2016) C2

El Ministerio de Salud de la Nación, a través de la Dirección Nacional de Emergencias Sanitarias ha elaborado esta sencilla guía dirigida a la comunidad para brindarle elementos básicos para prevenir, reconocer y asistir a eventuales víctimas de incidentes en el hogar, la escuela, el trabajo... more

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Guidelines for laboratory and field-testing of long-lasting insecticidal nets
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World Health Organization (2013) C_WHO

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Consolidated guidelines on the Use of Antiretroviral Drugs for Treating and Preventing HIV Infection
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World Health Organization WHO (2016) C_WHO

2nd edition. These guidelines provide guidance on the diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, the use of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs for treating and preventing HIV infection and the care of people living with HIV. They are structured along the continuum of HIV testing, prevention,... more

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Dengue Guidelines For Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention and Control
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World Health Organization; TDR (2009) C_WHO

New edition

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Managing Puerperal Sepsis

World Health Organization, International Confederation of Midwives (2008)

Education material for teachers of midwifery Midwifery education modules - second edition

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Use of Glycated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) in the Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus

World Health Organization (2011)

Abbreviated Report of a WHO Consultation

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Guiding Principles for Feeding Infants and Young Children During Emergencies
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WHO (2004)

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The Lancet Nigeria Commission: investing in health and the future of the nation

Abubakar, I.; et al. (2022) CC

Lancet 2022; 399: 1155–200 Published Online March 15, 2022 https://doi.org/10.1016/ S0140-6736(21)02488-0

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Born too soon: the global action report on preterm birth

World Health Organization; March of Dimes; The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health; Save the Children WHO (2012)

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Hunger-Nutrition-Climate Justice-2013 - A new Dialogue: Putting People at the Heart of Global Development

Irish Aid, WFP, CCAFS Coordinating Unit, Mary Robinson Foundation - Climate Justice Irish Aid (2013) CC

Confernece Report 15-16 April 2013 - Dublin, Ireland

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Urinary Tract Infections in Infants and Children in Developing Countries in the Context of IMCI

World Health Organization (2005)

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Nepal HIV Investmant Plan 2014-2016

Government of Nepal, Ministry of Health and Population, National Centre for AIDS and STD Control (2013) C1

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Sharing Smart Solutions in Water

Diego J. Rodriguez, Matthijs Schuring, Nansia Constantinou et al. The World Bank; Water Partnership Program (2013) C1

Water security, or having the right amount and quality of water in the right place at the right time, fosters social and economic progress. Where water is sufficient to meet demand, it can promote economy wide growth and enable countries to reach their food security, energy security, and human devel... more

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Obstetric Safety Checklist

World Health Organization (2014)

Accessed 26 June 2014

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Eradication of Yaws: Historical Efforts and Achieving WHO's 2020 Target

K. Asedeu; C. Fitzpatrick, J.Jannin (2014)

PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases September 2014 | Volume 8 | Issue 9 | e3016 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0003016

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Searching for Lasting Peace

Patrick Vinck ,Phuong Pham UNPD (2014) C1

Population-Based Survey on Perceptions and Attitudes about Peace, Security and Justice in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

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OAU Convention governing the specific aspects of refugee problems in Africa/La convention de l’OUA régissant les aspects propres aux problèmes des réfugiés en Afrique

Organization of African Unity (OAU) Organization of African Unity (OAU) (1969) CC2

The Organisation of African Unity (OAU) Convention Governing the Specific Aspects of Refugee Problems in Africa takes into account the unique aspects of the refugee situation on the African Continent. The 1951 Geneva Convention definition of refugees as "persons fleeing a well-founded fear of persec... more

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Kenya: Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for Community Health Services (2014-2018)

Ministry of Health, Kenya; Community Health Services Unit (2014) C1

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Mantenimiento de un suministro seguro y suficiente de sangre durante los brotes de infección por el virus de Zika

Organización Mundial de la Salud (2016) C_WHO

Guidelines for laboratory and field-testing of long-lasting insecticidal nets recommended

Consolidated guidelines on the Use of Antiretroviral Drugs for Treating and Preventing HIV Infection recommended

Dengue Guidelines For Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention and Control recommended

Guiding Principles for Feeding Infants and Young Children During Emergencies recommended

Guidelines for laboratory and field-testing of long-lasting insecticidal nets
recommended

Consolidated guidelines on the Use of Antiretroviral Drugs for Treating and Preventing HIV Infection
recommended

Dengue Guidelines For Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention and Control
recommended

Guiding Principles for Feeding Infants and Young Children During Emergencies
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