This synthesis report showcases recent programmatic and advocacy successes and highlights remaining knowledge and implementation gaps in GBV prevention and response and serves as a guide to those working in this community, as well as in SRHR. It summarizes the GBV Task Force’s learnings over the life of the PACE Project and, based on these learnings, suggests actions to strengthen GBV prevention and response.Read More
Gender-based Violence
Exploring the Impact of Reproductive Coercion on Sexual and Reproductive Health Outcomes
The Interagency Gender Working Group’s (IGWG) GBV Task Force hosted an event on Wednesday, August 31 from 8:00-10:00 a.m. EDT focused on exploring the connections between reproductive coercion in the context of intimate and household relationships, IPV, and domestic violence, as well as highlighting reproductive coercion’s impacts on sexual and reproductive health (SRH), particularly family planning and GBV outcomes.Read More
Youth, Social Norms, and Key Behaviors in Reproductive Health, Education, and Family Violence
This new web feature is comprised of five behavior studies related to social norms affecting adolescents and young adults across reproductive health, education, and family violence. These behavior studies—results of a scoping review of evidence—include example social norms, other factors affecting behavior, reference groups, and selected interventions addressing norms and behaviors. Read More
How to Use Site Visits to Strengthen Gender-Based Violence Interventions
Site visits are an opportunity to assess the extent to which gender-based violence (GBV) is being effectively considered in activity implementation. However, they can also create serious risks for survivors, their families and communities, service providers, and the site visit team. This how-to-note instructs USAID staff and implementing partners on how to plan, host, and conduct safe and ethical site visits to strengthen GBV interventions. Read More
Applying the iDARE Methodology in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania to Improve Health Outcomes During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This field action report describes WI-HER’s process of using iDARE to increase viral load suppression in Uganda; improve identification, management, and response for gender-based violence survivors in Kenya; and improve mass drug administration access and uptake among school-age children in Tanzania throughout the COVID pandemic. Read More
GBV Task Force Synthesis Report: Lessons Learned on Effective Prevention and Response Approaches
Over the life of the PACE Project (2015-2022), the Interagency Gender Working Group’s (IGWG) Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Task Force has stimulated collective learning among the community and beyond. It has highlighted the latest evidence and best practices to prevent and respond to multiple forms of GBV. The GBV Task Force has also elucidated the ways in which GBV inhibits family planning and sexual and reproductive...Read More
