Protection and Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

We place immense emphasis on protection, especially prevention and response to GBV, in humanitarian and development work.

Our program supports women, girls, children, and other at-risk groups through a mix of life-saving services, capacity building, and community-based protection systems. CH operates Women and Girls Friendly Spaces (WGFS) in multiple counties, providing safe environments for case management, psychosocial support, referrals, legal counselling, and empowerment activities. We also train health workers, social workers, and local authorities in GBV response, child protection, and housing, land, and property (HLP) rights.

We address the root causes of GBV by implementing Social Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) strategies, including Engaging Men in Accountable Practices (EMAP) to shift harmful gender norms and encourage community-led prevention. We aim to reduce harm, build resilience, and promote gender equality.

Our Achievements in Protection and GBV

Provided life-saving GBV prevention and response services to over 169,000 individuals.

Established and operationalized Women and Girls Friendly Spaces (WGFS) in Greater Pibor Administrative Area, Unity State, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, and Ruweng Administrative Area.
Constructed a local court in Rubkona to enhance access to justice, including for GBV and Housing, Land, and Property (HLP) cases.
Piloted and scaled the EMAP (Engaging Men in Accountable Practices) approach, fostering positive male engagement in GBV prevention.
Trained local authorities, bench courts, and community protection networks to strengthen GBV response and child protection systems.
Distributed dignity kits and supported menstrual hygiene management to reduce risks for women and girls in displacement settings.