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Thursday, May 14
Welcome
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Host
on Wed 13 May 2009 11:10 PM PDT
Welcome to the Global GBV Network.
Who is the "GBV Network"?
We are an informal network of national and international staff and leaders committed to doing what we can to stop gender-based violence in humanitarian emergency situations. The site is hosted and managed (well, as much as possible anyway) by Beth Vann, with occasional help from friends and colleagues.
What is this site about?
On this GBV Network site, you will find information about new publications, resource materials, relevant events, upcoming training opportunities, and sometimes even job openings. Hopefully you'll also find some postings and stories from colleagues around the world.
Our goal is to encourage and promote information sharing - about field experiences, emerging good practices, outcome measurements, the pains and joys of doing this work, and whatever else we need to talk about. We also want to provide access to resources for professional development - with a view toward strengthening the global capacity to effectively prevent and respond to GBV from the earliest stages of emergencies. We encourage you to register, to post your own stories and comments, and to revisit the site from time to time.
Postings are organized more or less by topic area and can be accessed through the toolbar on the top left side of the page. Useful links are on the right side of this home page.
How to register?
There is no secret handshake or official ceremony if you wish to join the GBV Network. If you're here and you're reading and you're committed to this issue and/or already working in this field of practice, you are most welcome as a member! Those of us who work in the field are aware of what a lonely and stressful job it can be - and how important it is to connect with colleagues who understand.
You may register to become a GBV Network member by clicking "Create an Account" on the Login bar at the top right side of the home page. By registering, you will have the opportunity to post your own stories and to be notified when new material is posted to the site. (Of course, if you choose not to register, you can still access most of the postings on this site any time.)
Having difficulty with the site? Need more information?
You can email host@gbvnetwork.org. Kindly allow at least 72 hours for a reply.
So again, welcome.
Friday, September 3
25 November-10 December: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence
by
Host
on Fri 03 Sep 2010 10:31 PM EDT
About the 16 Days
What is the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign?
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence is an international campaign originating from the first Women's Global Leadership Institute sponsored by the Center for Women's Global Leadership in 1991. Participants chose the dates, November 25, International Day Against Violence Against Women and December 10, International Human Rights Day, in order to symbolically link violence against women and human rights and to emphasize that such violence is a violation of human rights. This 16-day period also highlights other significant dates including November 29, International Women Human Rights Defenders Day, December 1, World AIDS Day, and December 6, which marks the Anniversary of the Montreal Massacre.
The 16 Days Campaign has been used as an organizing strategy by individuals and groups around the world to call for the elimination of all forms of violence against women by:
- raising awareness about gender-based violence as a human rights issue at the local, national, regional and international levels
- strengthening local work around violence against women
- establishing a clear link between local and international work to end violence against women
- providing a forum in which organizers can develop and share new and effective strategies
- demonstrating the solidarity of women around the world organizing against violence against women
- creating tools to pressure governments to implement promises made to eliminate violence against women
Over 2,000 organizations in approximately 156 countries have participated in the 16 Days Campaign since 1991!
DR Congo Report - Refugees International, June 2010
by
Host
on Fri 03 Sep 2010 10:21 PM EDT
NEW REPORT - DRC's "comprehensive strategy" on sexual violence
Click on the file link below for the report.
DRCongo: Emergency Response to Sexual Violence Still Essential
The launch of a new strategy on sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is welcome, but numerous challenges remain. The strategy, which is part of the Congolese government’s stabilization plan for eastern DRC, has unintentionally led to a loss of attention and funding to address sexual violence in more conflict-affected areas. Further, poor coordination and lack of engagement with local groups are hindering the overall response. To ensure a truly comprehensive approach to combating and responding to sexual violence in the DRC, donor governments need to support the new strategy while ensuring that emergency needs are met.
DR Congo Report - Refugees International, June 2010
by
Host
on Fri 03 Sep 2010 10:13 PM EDT
NEW REPORT - DRC's "comprehensive strategy" on sexual violence
Click on the file link below for the report.
DRCongo: Emergency Response to Sexual Violence Still Essential
The launch of a new strategy on sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is welcome, but numerous challenges remain. The strategy, which is part of the Congolese government’s stabilization plan for eastern DRC, has unintentionally led to a loss of attention and funding to address sexual violence in more conflict-affected areas. Further, poor coordination and lack of engagement with local groups are hindering the overall response. To ensure a truly comprehensive approach to combating and responding to sexual violence in the DRC, donor governments need to support the new strategy while ensuring that emergency needs are met.
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ICRC Women and War position opening - Deadline 16 Sept 2010
by
Host
on Fri 03 Sep 2010 09:43 PM EDT
Unit: Women and War
Salary: 2200 to 2800 CHF (depending on qualifications)/per month
Start Date: 01 October 2010
Duration: One year
Description
The trainee will assist the Women and War Advisor in ensuring that that ICRC operational activities (regional, headquarters, and in the field) adequately incorporate the protection and assistance needs and capacities of women.
Key Responsibilities
Thematic support functions:
- Ensure the implementation and monitoring of the ICRC's Plan of Action on Women and War at all levels of the organization including operational and regions departments at headquarters as well as delegations in the field.
- Research and draft articles and position papers on issues of concern to women and war.
- Produce communication materials such as speeches and press releases on women and war topics and for relevant events such as International Women's Day
- Attend and follow-up on relevant internal and external meetings.
Operational support functions:
- In the absence of the Women and War Advisor, the trainee will take over the daily management of the office
- Follow up on specific women and war projects such as documentaries and photo exhibits.
- Conduct briefings and debriefings of field staff
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have:
· A master's degree in international humanitarian law, international relations, sociology, history, or anthropology
· Native English fluency with good French reading abilities
· Specialization and/or solid work experience in the field of gender, violence against women, sexual violence, etc…
· Field experience in the context of gender, violence against women, is desirable.
· Knowledge of the mandate and operation of the ICRC
· Knowledge of areas related to protection and humanitarian assistance
· Capacity for analysis and synthesis of complex ideas
· Initiative and capacity to work independently under minimal supervision
· Excellent communication skills including strong writing abilities
Applications
Interested candidates should send their complete application (CV + cover letter) to Kate Latimir (klatimir@ICRC.org) by Thursday 16th September 2010.
*Interested male candidates are encouraged to apply.
Thursday, June 3
GBV Standard Operating Procedures Guide (2008)
by
Host
on Thu 03 Jun 2010 12:06 PM EDT
English and French versions available (click on files below)
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New Training Package - GBV SOP Workshop
by
Host
on Thu 03 Jun 2010 12:00 PM EDT
The GBV SOP Workshop Package
for the Gender-based Violence Standard Operating Procedures Guide
Click on the attachments below to download the 4 files in the workshop package.
The purpose of this workshop is to strengthen good quality GBV prevention and response, including coordination, in field sites. Specifically, the workshop will enable participants to facilitate development of multi-sectoral GBV prevention and response procedures and practices in their settings.
The three day GBV SOP Workshop supports individuals and GBV teams in the use of the SOP Guide. The workshop emphasizes both the content of SOPs and the process for developing them. Although all sections in the SOP Guide are covered in the workshop, emphasis is placed on specific topics and issues that have proven especially challenging in the field. Using a combination of small group work, experiential exercises, and participatory lecture/discussions, facilitators guide learning about both the content of the SOP Guide and the leadership and team-building skills needed to facilitate development of a set of good quality standard operating procedures for prevention and response to gender-based violence in a particular setting.
The workshop is designed for inter-agency and multi-sectoral GBV teams working together at the local or country level and requires pre-workshop and post-workshop activities.
The GBV SOP Workshop Package includes
ª SOP Workshop Manual
Includes information about organizing and planning a workshop, including a sample agenda; participant information; detailed, step by step facilitator’s guide
ª PowerPoint presentations
12 individual presentations corresponding to the sessions in the Workshop Manual
ª SOP Participant Manual
Includes workshop information, worksheets, and handouts
The GBV Standard Operating Procedures Guide (SOP Guide) was published by the IASC Sub-Working Group on Gender and Humanitarian Action in 2008. The guide includes detailed guidance on the process of developing referral systems and other procedures for GBV prevention and response in humanitarian emergency settings. The guide emphasizes the importance of a collaborative and participatory process for developing the procedures and agreements contained in a SOP document. (The Guide can be downloaded at www.gbvnetwork.org on the "Essential Tools and Resources" page.
The GBV SOP Workshop Package was developed by the Gender-based Violence Area of Responsibility Global Working Group (GBV AOR) in the Global Protection Cluster. Development of these materials was a collaborative process jointly led by UNHCR’s Community Development, Gender Equality and Children Section and UNFPA’s Humanitarian Response Branch.
http://oneresponse.info/GlobalClusters/Protection/GBV
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GBV Overview and Analysis Papers from Graduate Students in Washington DC
by
Host
on Thu 03 Jun 2010 11:48 AM EDT
The research papers posted here are a small selection of papers written by graduate students in the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University in Washington DC. Students were asked to select an issue related to gender-based violence in situations of armed conflict or disaster, conduct desk research, and develop a paper exploring the issue.
Topics included in these papers are:
- Food and Firewood: an analysis of vulnerability to GBV in refugee camps in Africa
- GBV in Iraq
- War-related sexual violence against girls
- GBV in humanitarian emergencies
All opinions and conclusions represent the views of the individual author.
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Wednesday, June 2
Job openings - Raising Voices, Uganda - closing June 30, 2010
by
Host
on Wed 02 Jun 2010 12:06 PM EDT
Job opportunities at Raising Voices in Uganda:
1. Program Manager, Violence against Women Prevention Department / Raising Voices / Kampala, Uganda
http://www.raisingvoices.org/Program-Manager-VAWPD.php / closing date June 30th, 2010
2. Program Manager, Violence against Children Prevention Department / Raising Voices / Kampala, Uganda
http://www.raisingvoices.org/Program-Manager-VACPD.php / closing date June 30th, 2010
3. Program Officer, GBV Prevention Network, Violence against Women Prevention Department / Raising Voices / Kampala, Uganda
http://www.raisingvoices.org/Program-Officer-VAWPD-GBV.php / closing date June 30th, 2010
4. Consultant, Technical Assistance, Violence against Women Prevention Department (maternity leave cover) / Raising Voices / Kampala, Uganda
http://www.raisingvoices.org/Consultant-VAW.php / closing date June 30th, 2010
5. Consultant, Researcher/Data Analyst, Violence against Women Prevention Department / Raising Voices / Kampala, Uganda
http://www.raisingvoices.org/Consultant-VAW.php / closing date June 30th, 2010
Tuesday, May 11
2010 GBV Coordination Course
by
Host
on Tue 11 May 2010 09:48 AM EDT
November 2010 in Ghent, Belgium. See attached announcement.
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Tuesday, December 2
Essential Tools for GBV Prevention and Response in Emergencies
by
Host
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:32 AM EST
GBV Guidelines Introduction and Implementation Planning Package (IASC)
by
Host
on Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:21 AM EST
The GBV Guidelines Introduction and Implementation Planning Package is a set of materials to support introduction of the IASC GBV Guidelines in field sites and facilitate a planning process to develop action plans for implementing the interventions and actions described in the Guidelines.
Click on the attachments below for the package of materials, including:
> GBV Guidelines Introduction and Implementation Planning Guide (PDF)
Read this first. This guide describes the entire process.
> GBV Guidelines Introduction IASC 2008 (MS PowerPoint file)
This is the PPT used in the meetings/workshops described in the Guide (above)
> GBV Training Manual 2004 (PDF)and Caring for Survivors Training Manual (PDF) These two GBV training guides can be used/adapted as needed for the planning meetings and workshops described in the Guide above.
> Readme (text file) – If you are downloading for distribution to others, include this text file that explains how these documents can be used together
PLEASE NOTE: It is intended that these materials are distributed together in a Zip file or on CD-ROM.
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