Sexual and genderbased violence A twoday psychosocial training

Sexual and gender-based violence A two-day psychosocial training (NAME OF FACILITATOR) (DATE) (VENUE)

SEXUAL AND GENDER·BASED VIOLENCE SESSION 1: WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION Introducing my partner Interview one another in pairs: • What is your professional background? • What are your expectations for this training? • What experience do you have in providing psychosocial support? Examples of other questions: • What is your best holiday memory? • What do you eat for breakfast?

SEXUAL AND GENDER·BASED VIOLENCE SESSION 1: WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION Training programme Day 1 09: 00 - 09: 45 - 10: 30 - 10: 45 - 13: 00 - 14: 00 - 15: 15 - 16: 00 - 16: 30 Session 1: Welcome and introduction Session 2: Basic ideas and definitions Coffee/tea break Session 3: Forms of SGBV Lunch Session 4: The psychosocial impact of SGBV Coffee/tea break Session 5: Psychosocial needs of survivors Session 6: Winding up the day Day 2 09: 00 - 09: 45 - 10: 30 - 10: 45 - 11: 30 - 13: 00 - 14: 30 - 15: 40 - 16: 00 - 16: 30 16. 30 - 17. 00 Session 7: Welcome and recap Session 8: The survivor-centred approach Coffee/tea break Session 9: The survivor-centred approach put into practice Session 10: Supportive communication Lunch Session 11: Non-verbal communication Session 12: Referrals Coffee/tea break Session 13: The IASC intervention pyramid Session 14: Evaluation and closing

SEXUAL AND GENDER·BASED VIOLENCE SESSION 1: WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION Personal assumptions a) What are your thoughts when you think of sexual and genderbased violence? (Describe your physical and emotional reactions). b) Do you think that sexual and gender-based violence can happen to anyone? c) Do you think that survivors of SGBV are sometimes responsible themselves for being sexually abused? How? d) How would you feel if you had to discuss SGBV with beneficiaries?

SEXUAL AND GENDER·BASED VIOLENCE SESSION 2: BASIC IDEAS AND DEFINITIONS Learning objectives - day 1 By the end of the day you will be able to: • understand the differences between sex and gender • define sexual and gender-based violence • recognize different settings of SGBV (e. g. emergency, conflict, displacement, homes, schools, online) • understand the emotional and social consequences of SGBV • identify the psychosocial needs of survivors.

SEXUAL AND GENDER·BASED VIOLENCE SESSION 2: BASIC IDEAS AND DEFINITIONS 24 -hour clock .

SEXUAL AND GENDER·BASED VIOLENCE SESSION 2: BASIC IDEAS AND DEFINITIONS Sex and gender Gender is a concept that describes the socially-constructed differences between females and males throughout their life cycles. Gender, together with factors such as age, race and class, influence, inter alia, the expected attributes, behaviour, roles, power, needs, resources, constraints and opportunities for people in any culture. Gender is also an analytical tool that allows us to achieve a better understanding of factors of vulnerability with a view to more appropriately responding to need. Sex describes the physical and biological differences between males and females. It is determined biologically and cannot be changed (without surgical intervention).

SEXUAL AND GENDER·BASED VIOLENCE SESSION 2: BASIC IDEAS AND DEFINITIONS Use of the term ‘victim’ and ‘survivor’ • What kind of person do you imagine when you hear the terms ‘victim’? • What would ‘a victim’ look like? • How is a ‘victim’ likely to behave?

SEXUAL AND GENDER·BASED VIOLENCE SESSION 2: BASIC IDEAS AND DEFINITIONS What is sexual and gender-based violence? Group work Define of the following terms: • child sexual abuse • domestic violence • forced marriage and child marriage • gender-based violence • rape • sexual exploitation • sexual violence.

SEXUAL AND GENDER·BASED VIOLENCE SESSION 3: DIFFERENT FORMS OF SGBV Definitions Child sexual abuse The term child sexual abuse generally is used to refer to any sexual activity between a child and closely-related family member (incest) or between a child an adult or older child from outside the family. It involves either explicit force or coercion or, in cases where consent cannot be given by the victim because of his or her young age, implied force

SEXUAL AND GENDER·BASED VIOLENCE SESSION 3: DIFFERENT FORMS OF SGBV Definitions Domestic violence is a term used to describe violence that takes place between intimate partners (spouses, boyfriend/girlfriend) as well as between other family members. It is defined by WHO as behaviour by an intimate partner or ex-partner that causes physical, sexual or psychological harm, including physical aggression, sexual coercion, psychological abuse and controlling behaviours.

SEXUAL AND GENDER·BASED VIOLENCE SESSION 3: DIFFERENT FORMS OF SGBV Definitions Forced marriage is the marriage of an individual against her or his will. Child marriage is a formal marriage or informal union before the age of 18

SEXUAL AND GENDER·BASED VIOLENCE SESSION 3: DIFFERENT FORMS OF SGBV Definitions Gender-based violence is an umbrella term for any harmful act that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to a woman, girl or boy on the basis of their gender. GBV is a result of gender inequality and abuse of power. GBV includes but is not limited to sexual violence, domestic violence, trafficking, forced or early marriage, forced prostitution, sexual exploitation and abuse and denial of resources, opportunities and services

SEXUAL AND GENDER·BASED VIOLENCE SESSION 3: DIFFERENT FORMS OF SGBV Definitions Rape is physically forced or otherwise coerced penetration - even if slight – of the vagina, anus or mouth with a penis or other body part. It also includes penetration of the vagina or anus with an object. Rape includes marital rape and anal rape/sodomy. The attempt to do so is known as attempted rape. Rape of a person by two or more perpetrators is known as gang rape WHO (2002) World Report on Violence and Health.

SEXUAL AND GENDER·BASED VIOLENCE SESSION 3: DIFFERENT FORMS OF SGBV Definitions Sexual abuse is any actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under equal or coercive condition

SEXUAL AND GENDER·BASED VIOLENCE SESSION 3: DIFFERENT FORMS OF SGBV Definitions Sexual exploitation means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. Some types of forced prostitution can fall under this category.

SEXUAL AND GENDER·BASED VIOLENCE SESSION 3: DIFFERENT FORMS OF SGBV Definitions Sexual violence Describes acts of a sexual nature committed against any person by force, threat of force or coercion. Coercion can be caused by circumstances such as fear of violence, duress, detention, psychological oppression or abuse of power. The force, threat of force or coercion can also be directed against another person. Sexual violence also comprises acts of a sexual nature committed by taking advantage of a coercive environment or a person’s incapacity to give genuine consent. It furthermore includes acts of a sexual nature a person is caused to engage in by force, threat of force or coercion, against that person or another person, or by taking advantage of a coercive environment or the person’s incapacity to give genuine consent. Sexual violence encompasses acts such as rape, sexual slavery, enforced prostitution, forced pregnancy or enforced sterilization

SEXUAL AND GENDER·BASED VIOLENCE SESSION 3: DIFFERENT FORMS OF SGBV Different forms of SGBV and their risk factors Group work • Read the case study. • Discuss the questions related to the case study within the group.

SEXUAL AND GENDER·BASED VIOLENCE Lunch break

SEXUAL AND GENDER·BASED VIOLENCE SESSION 4: PSYCHOSOCIAL IMPACT OF SGBV Psychosocial needs of survivors Group work • How do you imagine that the person from the case study would want their neighbour to react to them? • What would help them to feel comfortable? • Which actions could their neighbour take to make the situation better?

SEXUAL AND GENDER·BASED VIOLENCE SESSION 5: PSYCHOSOCIAL NEEDS Psychosocial needs of survivors • Safety and protection • Care and understanding • Practical support • Connectedness with the family and community • Livelihood for her/his family • Self-efficacy (believing in one’s own abilities) • Hope for the future.