Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

IOM implements GBV activities in line with the Institutional Framework for Addressing GBV in Crises, which guides IOM’s comprehensive approach on GBV prevention, risk mitigation, and response.

IOM works towards mitigating GBV risks in crises, supporting survivors by facilitating access to survivor-centred and multi-sectoral services, and addressing GBV root causes by working closely with communities to progressively transform the conditions that perpetuate GBV.

The Regional Protection and GBV Specialist for Asia-Pacific participates in key regional and global inter-agency working groups-including the regional GBVAoR/REGA ad-hoc GBViE Working Group, the GBV Guidelines Implementation Support Team, the regional AAP and PSEA Working Group, and the Asia Pacific UNiTE Working Group – to share information and resources and identify key areas for coordination.

The Regional Specialist also provides technical inputs on protection and GBV to Country Offices developing new proposals and concept notes, as well as on project implementation.

Capacity building support is provided to IOM staff and implementing partners through virtual trainings on basic concepts of GBV in Crises and GBV risk mitigation, including responding to GBV disclosures and safe referrals. Support in the development of communication materials is also provided to Country Offices to highlight IOM’s GBV-related programming.