This report is an analysis of Nepal’s existing laws and policies related to gender equality and SGBV protection during normal times and during disasters. This brief study did not seek to address all forms of social inclusion in the disaster risk management (DRM) system, a particularly complex issue in Nepal. It focuses on women and girls, as the majority of those affected by both SGBV and gender discrimination, while recognizing that men and boys are also affected by SGBV and some forms of gender discrimination. In this regard, it examines current laws on SGBV protection, such as laws against domestic violence, human trafficking, rape, marital rape, sexual harassment, witchcraft allegations, dowry, child marriage, and polygamy. The report then looks at gender equality, inclusion of women, and mechanisms for SGBV
protection in the laws and policies governing the DRM system.

Based on qualitative information collected from primary and secondary sources, this case study looks at gender equality in laws and policies and the issue of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in the context of disasters in Ecuador. It focuses on the earthquake of April 16, 2016, that profoundly affected the coastal provinces of Manabí and Esmeraldas. The report examines the scope and effectiveness of laws and policies related to the prevention, response and sanctioning of SGBV, both in normal times and during disasters, as well as the gender-sensitivity of national policies for disaster risk management.

This curriculum guide presents the information needed to run an introductory course on sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) issues and programmatic interventions in
humanitarian emergency response.

It contains the sample agenda, training modules and tools to provide a two and a halfday course (which can be amended to a longer course or a training of trainer module
if needed). The target audience is the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and National Society programme managers (health, disaster
management, community services, etc.) and gender and diversity focal persons. It will help the target audience to integrate SGBV interventions into all areas of work with an
emphasis on emergencies. The course has been developed as one of the actions set out in the Resolution on Sexual and Gender-based Violence passed by the 32nd International
Conference in 2015.

If you intend to run this training, you will need to access the powerpoint slides and additional materials - to access these, please contact pgi.support@ifrc.org

The objective of the mission was to gather data on Afghanistan as a case study to support the IFRC global study on smart practices for protecting unaccompanied and separated children (UASC) from sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) through health and psychosocial services in last mile locations.

The objective of the mission was to gather data on Turkey as a case study to support the IFRC global study on smart practices for protecting unaccompanied and separated children (UASC) from sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) through health and psychosocial services in last mile locations.

Since 2016, Burundi Red Cross (BRC) has implemented a sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) project in Bujumbura Municipality and in four IDP sites (Rural Bujumbura and Rumonge) together with the Netherland Red Cross (NLRC), International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) as well as the Ministry in charge of gender, national education and social workers, the Burundi Health Services, and the justice system.

Guidelines for frontline staff in transit-reception centres for migrants and people on the move to mitigate and respond to SGBV.

Since 2016, the Colombian Red Cross together with Norwegian Red Cross, has implemented a sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) project in
Tumaco, Colombia, focusing on health response, awareness and improved coordination to ensure access to services for survivors.