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UNFPA Covid-19 guidance note on gender based violence

UNFPA

Highlights

This document aims to provide practical guidance to support frontline gender-based violence (GBV) service providers to ensure timely, dignified and safe GBV service provision during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Specific recommendations on GBV case management are included for static face-to-face case management but also for phone-based case management. Priorities are defined for GBV programming, including for Women and Girls Safe Spaces (WGSS), dignity kits distribution, capacity building and staff wellbeing and information sharing.

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