Sexual and other forms of gender-based violence in crises
Sexual and other forms of gender-based violence are increasingly reported in situations of complex emergencies (e.g. involving political instability and armed conflict). The term "sexual and other forms of gender-based violence" comprises not only rape and attempted rape, but also sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, forced early marriage, domestic violence, marital rape, trafficking and female genital mutilation.
These acts of violence can lead to serious consequences to physical and psychological health and social well-being. WHO is working to strengthen the health sector's response to SGBV as part of a comprehensive approach to prevention of and response to this health and human rights concern.
TOOLS AND GUIDELINES
- Clinical Management of Rape Survivors publication
- E-learning programme
- Publication in French
- E-learning programme in French
- Publication in Arabic
- WHO ethical and safety recommendations for researching, documenting and monitoring sexual violence in emergencies (English)
- French
- Reporting and Interpreting Data on Sexual Violence from Conflict-Affected Countries: Dos and Don’ts - UN Action guidance note (English)
- French
RELATED WHO SITES
- Women's health in emergencies
- Sexual and reproductive health in emergencies
- Gender and health in disasters
- Gender-based violence
- Violence prevention