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EP1 Gender Based Violence 101 series,

GENDER BASED VIOLENCE IN AREAS OF NATURAL DISASTERS AND CRISES

Gender-based violence (Gender Based Violence) is present in every society around the world and takes many forms.

As a violation of human rights, we have a moral imperative to stop all forms of violence against women and girls.

In crisis, whether conflict or natural disaster, the risk of Gender Based Violence increases, and so does our collective need to act to prevent Gender Based Violence before it happens or respond to the needs of women and girls when it does.

Women and girls are disproportionately impacted by all forms of gender-based violence.

The UN defines violence against women as, ‘any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life.’

Over one-third of women and girls globally will experience some form of violence in their lifetime. However, this rate is higher during emergencies, conflict, and crisis, where vulnerability and risks are increased.

Harm caused by Gender Based Violence come in a variety of visible and invisible forms - it also includes the threat of violence.

Gender Based Violence can manifest in a large variety of ways. Some of these include: physical violence, such as assault or slavery; emotional or psychological violence, such as verbal abuse or confinement; sexual abuse, including rape; harmful practices, like child marriage and female genital mutilation; socio-economic violence, which includes denial of resources; and sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse.

Domestic violence or Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is an all-too-common form of violence against women and girls. It refers to any behaviour from a current or previous partner that causes harm - including physical aggression, sexual coercion, psychological abuse and controlling behaviors.

Globally, the UN reports that one in four women have been subjected to physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner at least once in  lifetime, and IRC research has shown that it is the most common form of violence against women and girls in humanitarian contexts.

In recent analysis , 73% of women living in some of the most forgotten crisis settings reported an increase in domestic violence, 51% cited sexual violence, and 32% have seen an uptick in child and forced marriages

Research  found that when families are pushed into poverty, harmful practices like child marriages increase. Young girls may be pulled out of education for marriage, or to help with domestic tasks, or generating an income. Unemployment and economic distress in the household can increase instances of Intimate partner Violence, as well.

A collapse of community structure and the rule of law means women can find themselves without social support and protection systems in violent situations. It can also result in women and girls travelling great distances in search of food, water or fuel, further increasing risk of sexual assault.

Rising numbers of conflicts are driving an increase in conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV).

Without the rule of law, CRSV is often carried out with impunity. Terrorist and / or rebels may use rape as a weapon of torture.

Other forms of conflict-related sexual violence CRSV include sexual slavery, forced prostitution, forced pregnancy, forced abortion, enforced sterilisation, forced marriage and other forms of sexual violence.

Violence has a long lasting effect on survivors and their families. Impacts can range from physical harm to long-term emotional distress to fatalities.

Rape and sexual assault can result in unwanted pregnancies, complications during pregnancy and birth, and STIs, including HIV.

Social and economic fallout from Gender Based Violence can lead to a loss of livelihood and increased gender inequalities in the long term. Reporting or seeking services for Gender Based Violence can lead to further threats of violence, social stigma, and ostracisation.

Gender Based Violence is also a key barrier to women and girls accessing other lifesaving services, such as food, shelter and healthcare.

Crises are not short-term occurrences. Climate-related disasters can create recurrent crises and many women and girls who are forcibly displaced can end up living in temporary accommodation for years.

This exposes women and girls to Gender Based Violence and CRSV for longer, and can draw out and compound the effects of that violence for decades, hampering long-term resilience and empowerment.

Despite the serious and at times fatal effects of Gender Based Violence, it is still not prioritized with enough urgency during humanitarian responses.

In 2021, just 28% of Gender Based Violence funding requirements were met, the lowest proportion reported over the previous four years, and down from 32% in 2020.

Here are my suggestions  to help end violence against women and girls that those in power can take to help end Gender Based Violence

(1) Increasing relevant funding, (2) Keeping girls in school, (3) Empowering women economically (

4) Giving women cash support, ( 5) Engaging male allies, (6) Including women in decision-making at leadership level, (7) Comprehensive Gender Based Violence services need to be established quickly in times of crisis to protect women and girls and reduce their exposure to violence, while increasing their chances of recovery and resilience.

Humanitarian organisations should bring a feminist approach to programming, that takes into account the unequal power balance between genders when designing support and interventions for crisis-affected populations.

Women living in IDP camps and other temporary accommodation can face safety issues that put them at greater risk. This can include having no locks on bathroom doors, joint male and female facilities, and inadequate lighting.

Women living as IDPs may have to find new livelihoods, which can lead to an increased risk of servitude and exploitation.

Lastly, displaced women and girls in emergencies are often less visible. They’re not always included in national surveys or reports, which means their needs go unmet.

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 Maiisan

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