Breakdown in law and order mean that perpetrators often abuse with impunity. Widespread sexual violence is also endemic in many post-conflict situations, where it can perpetuate a cycle of anxiety and fear that impedes recovery.
According to its gender policy, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is committed to promoting gender equality in humanitarian aid interventions.
Consider the Gender Aspect of COVID-19 (2020)
This SDC one-pager gives a quick overview of key gender aspects to take into account in the COVID-19 response in all SDC interventions. If you have specific questions, please get in touch with your SDC Gender Unit!
SDC - Gender Based Violence - Final report - SDCs experience in addressing Sexual and Gender-based Violence (2016)
Addressing Sexual and Gender-based Violence is a topic in which SDC has amassed considerable experience over the last 15–20 years. This document brings together and analyses the knowledge generated over these years.
SDC Report on Gender and Humanitarian Aid (2008)
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