Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in emergencies refers to harmful acts directed at individuals based on their gender, which often increase during crises like natural disasters, conflicts, or pandemics. These acts include sexual violence, exploitation, domestic abuse, and forced marriage. Emergencies can create chaotic conditions, weaken social protections, and increase vulnerabilities, making individuals, especially women and girls, more exposed to abuse and violence. Addressing GBV in such settings requires targeted interventions, safe spaces, and support services to protect affected populations and promote their safety and well-being.