Addressing sexual and gender based violence

The aim is to help return normality to the lives of SGBV survivors in these three nations of The Great Lakes Region. The project seeks to help survivors regain their physical and emotional health, providing access to legal help and successfully reintegrating them back into families and communities by dealing with stigma.

During this project 22,900 women will be assisted in their rehabilitation through medical, psychological, livelihoods and legal support. This will ensure that all the impacts of their harrowing experience are attended to.

Furthermore, 2,270 children of rape will benefit from a range of support including medical and the legal right to a birth certificate. Children often suffer great stigma and are shunned by their communities, with support mothers and children can gain access to their rights.

In addition to the survivors of SGBV, 19,750 local and national government, military and police representatives will receive support in recognising their responsibility to protect women from the threat of these crimes.

They will be made fully aware of the human rights and national law and the crucial role they play in enforcing it. It is essential that the authorities understand how devastatingly traumatic court proceedings can be and they approach the victims with sensitivity.

The ripple effects after this project will have an even greater impact. Tens of thousands of women will have increased security and confidence with work continuing amongst civil and military leaders. This intended legacy will mean a brighter future for so many.

This project is supported by the European Union, Isle of Man Government and Guernsey Island Government in partnership with SCIAF.