Gender-based violence (GBV) Project

Project Description
  • The project, funded by the International Rescue Committee (IRC), focuses on improving gender equality, safety, and well-being for women and girls in conflict-affected communities of Rakhine State, Myanmar. Running from October 2023 to September 2027, the intervention utilizes a women and girls-centered approach to prevent Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and address underlying gender inequalities.
  • We work to prevent GBV and reduce gender inequality by supporting women and girls with essential services and long-term solutions in central Rakhine State, ensuring inclusive access for all local communities.
Project Objectives

Our key objectives are to build a safer and more equitable environment for conflict-affected communities in Rakhine state:

  •  Empowerment & Prevention: To challenge harmful social norms by implementing progressive curricula like Peaceful Family Initiative (PFI), Girl Shine (GS), EMAP, and the upcoming SASA.
  •  Response & Care: To provide confidential and professional GBV Case Management and Psychosocial Support (PSS) for survivors through the established Women and Girls’ Wellness Center (WGWC).
  •  Awareness: To increase knowledge of GBV core concepts, sexual violence, early marriage, and SRH among beneficiaries.
  •  Safety: To conduct Safety Audits and response activities with community members to actively identify and mitigate environmental and security risks for women and girls.
Key Achievements

The project has made significant strides in providing protection and empowerment services:

  • Total reach: a total of 3,495 participants have accessed GBV Prevention and Response services.
  • Response & Support: 870 women and girls have accessed GBV response services, including the distribution of sanitary pads.
  • Holistic Care: 1,090 women and girls are accessing comprehensive GBV and SRH services at our Women and Girls’ WGWC.
  • Prevention Activities: 1,000 beneficiaries (Women, Girls, Men, and Boys) have accessed GBV Prevention activities across 10 locations in Kyauk Taw and Ponnagyun Township.
  • Specific Male Engagement: 500 beneficiaries (Men and Boys) have accessed individual GBV awareness sessions across 10 locations.
  • Curricula & Empowerment: 50 individuals (women/girls and Men/boys) are engaged in risk mitigation and empowerment curriculum activities.