New York 26 July 2013

Key considerations for inclusive SGBV programming

Session

Presentation programming gaps

Survivor’s experiences – gaps and interventions

Way forward – group work

Understanding the needs of men and boys

Medical treatment

Mental health

Social health

Legal protection

Livelihood support

Train all staff in inclusive understanding of SGBV

Examine assumptions and stereotypes of staff

Develop strategic partnerships with organization that have relevant expertise

Provide training on protection issues, essential services and counseling

Community awareness

Conduct information sessions with community groups – potential victims include men and boys

Inform women, girls, men and boys about the available services

Work with individuals

Be alert to indicators for identification Pay attention to signs and respond to them Provide information about available services, confidentially and

sensitively

Let the survivor choose the interviewer: man/woman (and interpreter)

Respect the survivor’s narrative and do not try to redefine his experience

Extend individual counseling to include support persons such as spouses and other family members

Work with individuals

Acknowledge the legitimacy of feelings of anger

Clarify for survivors that coerced sexual acts are not necessarily linked to sexual orientation

Provide peer survivor support

Provide a safe space in which groups can form and meet

Encourage self-help activities