GBV RESPONSE IN TIMES OF COVID-19

Although GBV is known to be pervasive in all settings, emergencies disrupting existing protective structures and creating multiple circumstances can lead to various forms of violence, abuse, and exploitation. In spite of increased global awareness and the transformative nature of response to GBV, its prevalence is difficult to determine, considering the large number of cases that go unreported, as well as the absence of, or limited resources often in place for gathering this type of evidence. Experiencing GBV has been associated with a host of negative health, psychosocial, and developmental outcomes in the lives of survivors. It strains the households and increases the burdens of care givers pushing them to a Kairos moment.