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WHO Strengthens Survivor-Centred GBV Services in Yemen with World Bank Support
WHY IT MATTERS
This training contributes to a more responsive health system in Yemen, where women and girls affected by GBV can access care with dignity, confidentiality, and respect, ultimately helping to prevent further violence and promote survivors' well-being.
What happened
The World Health Organization (WHO) has concluded an interagency gender-based violence (GBV) training in Yemen, aimed at strengthening the capacity of healthcare providers to deliver safe, confidential, and survivor-centred care to vulnerable populations, particularly women and girls affected by violence. The training, implemented under the World Bank-financed Emergency Human Capital Project, brought together 30 participants, including 27 females, from hospitals across Aden, Abyan, Taiz, and Lahj.
The training emphasized a survivor-centred, rights-based approach, prioritizing safety, dignity, confidentiality, and informed consent. Participants strengthened their skills in recognizing signs and disclosures of GBV, providing appropriate case management, and facilitating safe referrals and follow-up.
The training also focused on strengthening coordination and referral pathways between health and other relevant services.
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WHO strengthens survivor-centred GBV services in Yemen with World Bank support
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