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.