This program aims to build GBV global capacity through the local development and implementation of evidence-building activities in three major components: a free, self-paced virtual course; individualized technical advising and support to humanitarian agencies seeking to conduct GBV research or improve their monitoring and evaluation systems; and direct support of humanitarian agencies to conduct their own research and bridge knowledge gaps. Read More
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CHARISMA Mobile: Developing a Digital Resource for Empowerment Counseling
CHARISMA is an empowerment counseling intervention designed to help women use oral pre-exposure prophylaxis and other antiretroviral-based HIV prevention technologies safely and effectively by addressing dynamics of their relationships with male partners, including exposure to intimate partner violence. The mobile version of CHARISMA is now available, featuring accessible counseling materials and videos, especially during times of human resource constraint within the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
School-Related Gender-Based Violence: Data and Solutions to Prevent Violence in Schools
In commemoration of the International Day of Education (January 24), Together for Girls has released a new education portal, which profiles several school-based interventions that prevent violence inside the classroom and throughout entire communities. With proper practices, schools can serve as protective spaces for children, as well as important arenas for broader social change.Read More
Ending Violence Against Children and Youth In Kenya
To commemorate the World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse on November 19, Together for Girls launched their Kenya storytelling hub. Propelled by the first Violence Against Children and Youth Survey in 2010, Kenya raised awareness, mobilized resources, and prioritized a decade of action to end violence against children. Click through the hub to learn more about the data and meet the inspiring individuals who are working every day to...Read More
A Pandemic Within a Pandemic: Technical Resources to Address GBV in the Age of COVID-19
The COVID-19 health crisis has exacerbated gender inequalities, including women’s and girls’ existing economic vulnerabilities, leaving many at heightened risk of poor reproductive health outcomes and GBV. Read More
Maternal and Child Survival Program’s Gender Legacy Page
In more than 30 countries USAID’s Maternal and Child Survival Program (MCSP) links community health and health systems-strengthening efforts by taking an expanded view of what a health system is: not only health services, but all actors involved in protecting and building health. The gender legacy page summarizes MCSP’s key achievements and resources.Read More
