Sexual and Gender-Based Violence & Children at Risk

“Gender-based violence causes psychological, physical and sexual harm to a person and it is unacceptable.

Survivors and the community can do something about it. Silence is not the answer. Everyone in the community has a responsibility to create a safe and supportive environment to live in and prevent sexual and gender-based violence.

How to support:

· Listen to the survivor and respect privacy.

· Provide support, seek assistance from community leaders.

· Assist survivors to access services for health, security, legal and psycho-social from service providers.

· Do not blame or judge the survivor.

· Do not discuss incident publicly.

· Do not report incident without consent.

· Do not condone silence.

Please Note: Refugee and Asylum-Seekers will be able to report GBV incidents and receive appropriate multi sectoral assistance, even during the COVID19 crisis.

Lifesaving GBV interventions should continue to ensure critical GBV response and services are always available for those who are in need.