Women's Protection And Empowerment

Dalia has been working with the same survivor who came in earlier and who is experiencing ongoing intimate partner violence. Dalia feels conflicted - she wants the survivor to pursue legal aid, but the survivor declined the referral. She confides in Ashanti who gives her advice on referrals, mediation, and survivor-centered care. In this episode, the focus is on Standard 10 of The Inter-Agency Minimum Standards for Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies Programming, that “Legal and justice actors support GBV survivors to access safe and survivor-centred legal services that protect their rights and promote their access to justice.” The Gender-Based Violence Minimum Standards Mini-Series is presented by International Rescue Committee, and hosted on the Women’s Protection and Empowerment podcast. This podcast is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents are the responsibility of International Rescue C

Esther and Dalia meet with their organization’s internal health coordinator, Rashida, to share the results of their safety audit that are related to health. They come up with a way to address the access barriers noted by working together. In this episode, the focus is on Standard 9 of The Inter-Agency Minimum Standards for Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies Programming, that “GBV actors advocate for and support the integration of GBV risk mitigation and survivor support across humanitarian sectors.” The Gender-Based Violence Minimum Standards Mini-Series is presented by International Rescue Committee, and hosted on the Women’s Protection and Empowerment podcast. This podcast is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents are the responsibility of International Rescue Committee and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government. This podcast is written and directed

Esther and Dalia visit the health cluster coordinator to discuss trends they’ve noticed in survivors refusing referrals to healthcare services. Together with the health cluster coordinator, they identify barriers preventing easy access to health care facilities. In this episode, the focus is on Standard 7 of The Inter-Agency Minimum Standards for Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies Programming, that “Referral systems are in place to connect GBV survivors to appropriate, quality, multisectoral services in a timely, safe and confidential manner.” The Gender-Based Violence Minimum Standards Mini-Series is presented by International Rescue Committee, and hosted on the Women’s Protection and Empowerment podcast. This podcast is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents are the responsibility of International Rescue Committee and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Gove

Esther convenes a meeting with the other members of the Women and Girls’ Safe Space Advisory Group. In the session they discuss actions that have been completed, actions needed, and the transition of the group’s leadership to Julisha, a member of the community. In this episode, the focus is on Standard 8 of The Inter-Agency Minimum Standards for Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies Programming, that “Women and girls only safe spaces are available, accessible and provide quality services, information and activities that promote healing, well-being and empowerment.” The Gender-Based Violence Minimum Standards Mini-Series is presented by International Rescue Committee, and hosted on the Women’s Protection and Empowerment podcast. This podcast is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents are the responsibility of International Rescue Committee and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the

The case workers have a group session to talk about what’s working and not working with their cases this week, and how they can support and learn from each other. Dalia has questions about how to handle a particular case and set boundaries too. In this episode, the focus is on Standard 6 of The Inter-Agency Minimum Standards for Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies Programming, that “GBV survivors access appropriate, quality case management services including coordinated care and support to navigate available services.” The Gender-Based Violence Minimum Standards Mini-Series is presented by International Rescue Committee, and hosted on the Women’s Protection and Empowerment podcast. This podcast is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents are the responsibility of International Rescue Committee and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government. This podcast is

Dalia and Ashanti, her casework colleague, meet with a school club to gather information in preparation of opening a new Women and Girl’s Safe Space. The school club tells them about the activities they do within their community, and what is missing. Dalia and Ashanti talk about psychosocial activities in WGSS, and the importance of them. In this episode, the focus is on Standard 5 of The Inter-Agency Minimum Standards for Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies Programming, that “Women and girls safely access quality, survivor-centered psychosocial support focused on healing, empowerment and recovery.” The Gender-Based Violence Minimum Standards Mini-Series is presented by International Rescue Committee, and hosted on the Women’s Protection and Empowerment podcast. This podcast is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents are the responsibility of International Rescue Committee and do not necessari

Dalia is new to her job and still learning. Esther, her case management supervisor, brings her to the monthly health sector coordination meeting, so that Dalia can hear about health sector GBV responsibilities and be introduced to her health colleagues. During the tea break, Dalia meets Taji, a midwife supervisor who specializes in sexual and reproductive health. They discuss how the different sectors complement each other in GBV care. In this episode, the focus is on Standard 4 of The Inter-Agency Minimum Standards for Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies Programming, that “GBV survivors access quality, survivor-centered health care, including health services for sexual and intimate partner violence and other forms of GBV, and referrals to prevent and/or reduce the effects of violence.” The Gender-Based Violence Minimum Standards Mini-Series is presented by International Rescue Committee, and hosted on the Women’s Protection and Empowerment podcast. This podcast is made possible by the generous s

In their weekly staff meeting, the team discusses staff safety and self-care, why it’s needed, and ways to support each other. In this episode, the focus is on Standard 3 of The Inter-Agency Minimum Standards for Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies Programming, that “GBV staff are recruited and trained to meet core competencies, and their safety and well-being are promoted.” The Gender-Based Violence Minimum Standards Mini-Series is presented by International Rescue Committee, and hosted on the Women’s Protection and Empowerment podcast. This podcast is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents are the responsibility of International Rescue Committee and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government. This podcast is written and directed by Kristy Crabtree, with support from Jennate Eoomkham and Megan O’Brien. Audio engineering by Jean-Sébastien Robitaille.

The prevention (and mitigation) of, and response to gender-based violence are classified as life-saving interventions in humanitarian settings. In this new mini-series, hosted on the Women’s Protection and Empowerment podcast, we’ll meet three women, Dalia, Esther and Ashanti, who are navigating how to provide these services in emergency programming. Dalia is applying for a job at a women’s right organization, where she previously volunteered. She just got the news she’s going to be interviewed for the position. In this episode, the focus is on Standard 1 of The Inter-Agency Minimum Standards for Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies Programming, that “All aspects of GBV programming are survivor-centred to preserve and promote the confidentiality, safety, non-discrimination and respect for the choices, rights and dignity of women and girls, including GBV survivors.” The Gender-Based Violence Minimum Standards Mini-Series is presented by International Rescue Committee, in coordination with the GBV AOR

A new Women and Girls Safe Space will be opened soon. Newly-hired caseworker, Dalia, learns why and how programs consult with women and girls to make decisions about interventions and services. In this episode, the focus is on Standard 2 of The Inter-Agency Minimum Standards for Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies Programming, that “women and girls are engaged as active partners and leaders in influencing the humanitarian sector to prevent GBV and support survivors’ access to quality services.” The Gender-Based Violence Minimum Standards Mini-Series is presented by International Rescue Committee, and hosted on the Women’s Protection and Empowerment podcast. This podcast is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents are the responsibility of International Rescue Committee and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government. This podcast is written and directed by

We're excited to be launching a new mini-series on the WPE podcast next week! Listen to this episode to hear more about it and get a sneak preview! Listeners who are attending SVRI, can also hear more about it at the Inter-Agency GBV Minimum Standards in Emergencies Programming booth!

نحن ندرك أن المساعدة النقدية المضمنة في إدارة حالة العنف القائم على النوع الاجتماعي يمكن أن تنقذ الحياة، ولكن هل يمكن أيضاً أن تكون شاملة؟ في هذه الحلقة، رين ودينا من برنامج الصليب الأحمر الدولي لحماية وتمكين المرأة في الأردن تناقشان كيف، إلى جانب شركائنا، يمكن أن نكون شاملين بشكل استباقي لمعظم الناجيات المهمشات من العنف القائم على النوع الاجتماعي، مثل أفراد مجتمع الميم والفتيات المراهقات المتزوجات. نتحدث عن تجاربهن في تنفيذ الأموال النقدية من منظور خاص للشمولية، والدروس المستقاة، والتوصيات للاستجابة لاحتياجات الحماية غير الموفى بها بين بعض أكثر مجموعات الناجيات المهمشات من العنف القائم على النوع الاجتماعي. تم إنتاج هذا البودكاست بالشراكة مع مفوضية النساء اللاجئات وبدعم من الوكالة السويسرية للتنمية والتعاون شكر خاص لميغان أوبراين على الدعم الإنتاجي لهذه الحلقة.

IRC's Violence Prevention and Response Unit is excited to launch Safe Space to Learn, a digital literacy curriculum designed for women and girls in humanitarian settings. The curriculum is available in Arabic, Burmese, English, French and Spanish. In this episode, we talk about why this curriculum was needed, what's included, and how to take it forward. Watch the teaser video to learn more: https://youtu.be/HSfN7ZZTz6o Safe Space to Learn curriculum: https://gbvresponders.org/resources/#EMPOWERMENT

We know cash assistance integrated into GBV case management can be lifesaving, but can it also be inclusive? In this episode, Reine and Dina from IRC's Women's Protection and Empowerment Program in Jordan reflect on how together with our partners we can be proactively inclusive of the most marginalized GBV survivors, such as LGBTQIA+ individuals and married adolescent girls. We talk about their experiences implementing cash with a dedicated lens for inclusion, lessons learned, and recommendations to respond to the unfulfilled protection needs amongst some of the most marginalized groups of GBV survivors. This podcast is produced in partnership with the Women's Refugee Commission and with support from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). Special thanks to Megan O'Brien for production support on this episode.

Cash assistance can be an asset when integrated into GBV case management programming, but there are a number of design choices to make along the way. In this episode, we talk with Jordan's Women's Protection and Empowerment Coordinator, Dina Arafeh about the evolution of the GBV case management + cash assistance programming. She talks about the context, the rollout, lessons learned, and what's on the horizon. This podcast is produced in partnership with the Women's Refugee Commission and with support from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). Special thanks to Megan O'Brien for production support on this episode.

In this episode, we talk about a report recently released by the IRC, called “Why Not Local? Gender-based violence, women’s rights organisations, and the missed opportunity of COVID-19”. The report looks at how the pandemic continues to impact women and girls in Cameroon, South Sudan, and Yemen. It also provides a snapshot of GBV funding trends to across the three countries. It asks the question “Why not local?”, looking at the various barriers that women-led organisations face in accessing funding and being represented in the humanitarian system, and calling for a more equitable distribution of power in the humanitarian system. Glory Makena, Women’s Protection and Empowerment Coordinator in South Sudan; and Brianna Guidorzi, Policy Advisor in Women’s Protection and Empowerment, are featured on the podcast. To read the report, visit: https://www.rescue.org/report/why-not-local-gender-based-violence-womens-rights-organisations-and-missed-opportunity-covid Thanks for Megan O’Brien for production support.

This episode, requested by a listener, asks the question, “How do we move beyond reporting when it comes to M&E?” Guests Bann Tabbara and Betsy Laird discuss how programs can use monitoring data to go beyond compliance and reporting, and instead look at quality and program improvement.

In this episode, Kristy Crabtree (IRC) and Virginia Zuco (UNICEF) discuss the newly available resource, the GBVIMS+ GBV Case Management Companion Guide. This new, holistic guidance complements the GBVIMS+ and explicitly links GBV case management and information management as it builds upon the Inter-Agency GBV Case Management Guidelines. Designed to accompany the GBVIMS+ User Guide, this resource highlights the functionalities in GBVIMS+ that facilitate GBV case management service provision, supervision, and monitoring the quality of GBV case management services.

In this episode we talk with Sadia Dahir, Maimuna Mohammed, and Rose Poni about the recently released Women Rise Psychosocial Support Framework and Toolkit. Funded by USAID’s Bureau of Humanitarian Affairs, the Women Rise Toolkit seeks to address a critical gap in technical guidance for GBV service providers implementing MHPSS programming. This toolkit provides thorough guidance on group psychosocial support for GBV service providers with a specific focus on intersectional feminist approaches to care. It's centered on providing all the necessary guidance on GBV Psychosocial Support service provision, including a full PSS intervention (Women Rise) complete with a curriculum, tools, and training to support GBV service providers to implement safe, accessible, and transformative group psychosocial interventions for women in Women and Girls’ Safe Spaces. //To learn more, visit: https://womenrise.gbvresponders.org/ Thanks to Megan O'Brien for production support on this episode.

Meet the Author! In this episode, we speak with one of the authors of Data Feminism, Professor Catherine D'Ignazio, Director of the Data + Feminism lab at MIT. We talk about the difficulty of "converting life experience into data," about putting the humanity and emotion back into data, and "how we can use data to remake the world." This episode is cross-posted on the GBVIMS podcast. Thanks to Megan O'Brien for production support on this episode. Learn more about Data Feminism: https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/data-feminism