Children Reliefs Services

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention and Response

Activity Overview

Provides education, reporting mechanisms, and psychosocial support to prevent and respond to GBV, especially among girls and women.

Importance:
GBV severely impacts survivors’ mental, physical, and emotional well-being, especially in crisis settings. CRS works to prevent GBV and support survivors in reclaiming safety and dignity.

Example Activity:
Training refugee peer GBV champions who conduct awareness sessions and help link survivors with support services.

How We Do It:

  • Conduct GBV awareness sessions and workshops.
  • Provide confidential reporting mechanisms and safe spaces for survivors.
  • Partner with medical and psychological service providers for referrals.
  • Train staff in survivor-centered care and ethical response practices.

Impact:
Increased GBV case disclosures, improved survivor access to trauma counseling, and strengthened community support systems.