UNHCR: Contribution to Lebanon SGBV activities 2013 [PRO]
In response to the high prevalence of violence among Syrian displaced women and girls in Lebanon, which result in various psychosocial symptoms impacting especially women and their family members, the need for more focus and more comprehensive Sexual- and Gender-based Violence (SGBV) services, including shelter services, were identified. The United Nations Refugee Agency UNHCR has been addressing these issues and striving to cope with the continuous emerging protection needs of especially women and young people.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Lebanon |
Health Humanitarian Assistance & DRR Conflict & fragility Conflict prevention and transformation
Reproductive health & rights
Material relief assistance Psycho-social support (till 2016) |
01.07.2013
- 30.06.2014 |
CHF 750'000
|
- Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees
- UNHCR
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation POPULATION POLICIES/PROGRAMMES & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
HEALTH
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Reproductive health care
Material relief assistance and services
Medical education/training
Cross-cutting topics Specific project on gender equality.
Type of support Official development assistance (ODA)
Type of collaboration Bilateral cooperation
Finance type Aid grant
Aid Type Project and programme contribution
Tied/untied aid Untied aid
Project number 7F08903
| Background |
Unrest in Syria since March 2011 has resulted in a regional humanitarian crisis and the displacement of over 2 million Syrian refugees in neighbouring countries. Risks and incidence of SGBV have increased as a result of forced displacement, separation of families, limited access to support and economic opportunities as well as difficult living conditions in informal settlements with minimal privacy and compromised safety. To date, partners have recorded reports of sexual violence and exploitation, domestic violence, honour killings and harmful coping mechanisms such as child/forced marriage and survival sex associated with increased trafficking of people. |
| Objectives |
To enhance protection services for host communities and refugees, especially women and girls, in Lebanon. |
| Target groups |
Syrian refugees (particularly women and girls) at risk, including Palestine refugees from Syria and vulnerable Lebanese |
| Medium-term outcomes |
Refugees and Lebanese women and girls have increased access to safe spaces and economic strengthening activities. All survivors of SGBV access immediate, safe and multi-sectoral services through ethical referrals and quality case management. Negative coping mechanisms and risks to SGBV are mitigated through mobilization of decision-makers and community mediation initiatives. Key Governmental stakeholders are better equipped to prevent and respond to SGBV at national and sub-national level |
| Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
| Credit area |
Humanitarian aid |
| Project partners |
Contract partner United Nations Organization (UNO) |
| Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 750'000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 750'000 |
| Project phases |
Phase 1 01.07.2013 - 30.06.2014 (Completed) |