GENDER BASED VIOLENCE AND FIRST RESPONSE

GENDER BASED VIOLENCE AND FIRST RESPONSE.

Learning objectives. Explore and Analyse different types of gender-based violence. Understand the impacts of gender-based violence Address gender-based violence through first-level interventions and prevention strategies..

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Violence. The intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or against a group or community, that either result in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, psychological harm, maldevelopment, or deprivation." - World Report on Violence and Health (WRVH),.

Gender-based violence. Gender-based violence (GBV) is an umbrella term for any harmful act that is perpetrated against a person’s will and that is based on socially ascribed (gender) differences between females and males. The nature and extent of specific types of GBV vary across cultures, countries and regions. Examples include sexual violence: sexual exploitation/ abuse and forced prostitution, domestic violence, trafficking, forced/early marriage, harmful traditional practices such as female genital mutation, honor killings and widow inheritance (UNICEF,2018).

LGBTQIA+ youth and lesbian, bisexual and transgender women face high risk of violence in family and community setting. When seeking refuge, they encounter discrimination and harmful procedures. Inadequate responses and lack of investigation lead to widespread impunity. Human rights defenders working on these issues are often persecuted and restricted in their efforts.

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MYTH: Poverty or war led to attacks on and abuse of women. REALITY: History of early aggressive behavior of any gender leads to violence..

MYTH: Poverty or war led to attacks on and abuse of women. REALITY: History of early aggressive behavior of any gender leads to violence..

Types of violence. Physical violence Sexual Violence.

Cycle of Violence:. Wife believes that he really means it this time and continues her relationship Man comes home intoxicated, and beats his wife following an argument Wife has had enough of this and wants to return to her parents house after daybreak Husband is profusely apologetic, takes wife and children out next morning and promises to never hit her again.

Physical and Mental health impact:. PHYSICAL Acute or immediate physical injuries such as bruises, abrasions, lacerations, punctures and broken bones or teeth. More serious injuries, which can lead to disabilities, including injuries to the head, eyes, ears, chest and abdomen. Gastrointestinal conditions, long-term health problems and poor health status, including chronic pain syndromes. PSYCHOLOGICAL Depression, sleep and eating disorder. Stress and anxiety disorder (e.g., post-traumatic stress disorder). Self-harm and suicide attempts, poor self-esteem Harmful alcohol and substance use. Multiple sexual partners. Choosing abusive partners later in life. Lower rate of contraceptive and condom use. REPRODUCTIVE/ SEXUAL Unintended/unwanted pregnancy. Pregnancy complications/ miscarriage. Abortion/ unsafe abortion. Sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. Vaginal bleeding or infection. Chronic pelvic infection. Pain sexual intercourse. Sexual dysfunction..

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Psychological impacts - low self-esteem, feelings of helplessness, anxiety disorders. Social impacts - the survivor may experience social stigma, isolation, and be limited in their ability to engage and excel. Economic impact - difficulty performing at one's job, career advancement setbacks, and financial strain..

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Women in difficult circumstances Two women aged 19 and 25 years, who were trafficked from different regions. Each survivor hailed from a different socio-economic background, but both shared vulnerable circumstances, they were lured with false promises of better job opportunities and a better life in a foreign country. However, upon arrival, they were subjected to forced labor, sexual exploitation and physical abuse by their traffickers..

Boy at a remand home Akash 15-year-old boy was placed in a remand home by the juvenile justice board. Akash had a history of delinquency, having committed minor offenses in the past. due to his troubled family background and lack of stable support. He was thus placed in the remand home for rehabilitation and supervision. During his stay at the remand home, he was vulnerable to bullying and emotional abuse by the inmates. Akash was frustrated and the feeling of being imprisoned grew, leading to anger, hitting, screaming, low appetite & creating interpersonal problems within remand home..

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WAY 1. HELPLINE -NCW– 1800-180-9388 -NHRC– 14433 -TELE-MANAS – 1800-891-4416..

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER:. 20. Gender Sensitization Training.

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER:. 21. Gender Sensitization Training.

Action Plan:. 22. Gender Sensitization Training. Three Commitments that you would like to make towards eradicating gender-based violence in your environment including family, workplace and society..

Action Plan:. 23. Gender Sensitization Training. Name 2 simple changes that you would like to adapt as a first responder towards gender-based violence:.

Take away message. Gender-based violence (GBV) is a form of violence that is directed against a person based on their gender. It encompasses physical, sexual, psychological, economic and online/digital violence. Gender Violence affects all genders inclusive of men, women and LGBTQIA+ but women and girls are disproportionately more affected. Promote a secure and empathic environment with due sensitivity, ensuring an impartial (unbiased) inquiry that upholds justice and offers unwavering support to the survivors. The police department plays a pivotal role in promoting awareness of gender-based violence and fostering a secure space for all genders to access help and assistance..

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