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Sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) prevention and response

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Key points
  • Anyone can become a survivor of SGBV: women, men, girls, boys, of every age and background.
  • Initiate SGBV prevention and response programming from the start of an emergency, whether or not cases have been reported.
  • Do not forget to include men and boys when you work with communities on SGBV prevention.
  • Involve staff having a variety of functions in SGBV prevention: it is a UNHCR protection priority and a responsibility of all staff.
  • Put aside your cultural and other biases and assumptions with regard to SGBV (including assumptions about traditional practices).

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