SDDirect is a prominent global leader in gender-based violence (GBV) programming, policy, and research, anchored in feminist principles. We partner with diverse groups and stakeholders, offering technical support, training, and accompaniment throughout programme and investment lifecycles.
We recognise the importance of integrating gender-based violence prevention and response across other aspects of our work as an accelerator for achieving gender equality.
1/3 women and girls endure physical or sexual violence, with heightened risk for those facing discrimination based on factors like poverty, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and HIV status.
Violence against women and girls is a significant human rights and public health issue rooted in power imbalances. Its costs, both social and economic, are immense, lasting generations.
Prevention is possible through an intersectional, evidence-based, and practice-oriented approach addressing the underlying causes.
Prevention and response: Holistic programming to end VAWG in various settings with an emphasis on primary prevention accompanied by response.
GBV in emergencies: GBV prevention and response in humanitarian programming with a focus on policy, guidance, capacity strengthening and research and evaluation.
School related GBV: Prevention and response in education spaces, with a focus on gendered and intersectional analysis.
Violence against LGBTQI+ communities: Prevention and response with a focus on intersectional analysis, research and evaluation.
Technology facilitated GBV: Prevention and response with a focus on policy, guidance, capacity strengthening and research and evaluation.
We envision a world free from all forms of gender-based violence, where all women, girls and gender diverse people can realise their rights and exercise choice and agency.
Helpdesk services; programme leadership; technical assistance, accompaniment and training; knowledge products and guidance material; policy and programme guidance; specialist research, monitoring and evaluation on GBV.
We take a feminist intersectional approach to our work on GBV, recognising how gender inequality intersects with other systems of oppression, discrimination and structural inequalities, including (but not limited to) those related to race, ethnicity, class, cast, homo and transphobia, ableism, ageism, nationality, immigration status, refugee and asylum seeker status, and health status.
If you would like to hear more about our work on Gender-Based Violence (GBV), please reach out to Tina Musuya, Head of the GBV Portfolio, tina.musuya@sddirect.org.uk.
Young and adolescent girls understand their needs best – whether they are survivors of violence, child, early & forced marriage or female genital mutilation/cutting; in or out of school; living with a disability; pregnant or young mothers; from a low-income background; from minority groups; refugees or migrants; experiencing puberty; living with HIV; and/or facing threats due to their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
Las campañas de sensibilización son importantes porque contribuyen a aumentar la sensibilización sobre la violencia basada en el género (VBG) como una violación de los derechos humanos que afecta a la sociedad en su conjunto. Esta hoja de consejos detalla los diferentes tipos de campañas de concienciación sobre la VBG y lo que hay que tener en cuenta a la hora de planificarlas, ejecutarlas y supervisarlas.
Les campagnes de sensibilisation sont importantes car elles contribuent à renforcer la prise de conscience de la violence basée sur le genre (VBG) comme étant une violation des droits humains qui touche la société dans son ensemble. Cette fiche de conseils détaille les différents types de campagnes de sensibilisation et les éléments à prendre en compte lors de la planification, de la mise en œuvre et du suivi de ces campagnes.
Did you know the GBV AoR Helpdesk provides technical orientation and coaching support for GBV responders in emergencies?
I’m still recovering from a great week spent in Kigali for the Women Deliver Conference 2023. This event saw over 6,000 delegates come together under the theme; Spaces, Solidarity, Solutions. I felt privileged to navigate this space with fellow feminist colleagues and yes, hundreds of selfies were captured, and thousands of hugs exchanged. As I always say, the best part of these conferences is the connections made with my feminist community. There are many reflections from the conference, and I’ll attempt to share some of them here.
El objetivo de esta breve nota orientativa es proporcionar a las encargadas de responder a la Violencia Basada en el Género una guía práctica sobre la elaboración de estrategias de salida y planes de contingencia. Esto es para garantizar que estén preparadas en caso de que un programa de respuesta de emergencia a la Violencia Basada en el Género se vea obligado a cerrar de forma permanente y prematura con poca antelación.
الهدف من هذه المذكرة الإرشادية الموجزة هو تزويد المستجيبات الدوليات للعنف القائم على النوع الاجتماعي بإرشادات عملية حول وضع استراتيجيات الخروج وخطط الطوارئ. وهذا للتأكد من استعدادهن في حالة اضطرار برامج الاستجابة لحالات طوارئ العنف القائم على النوع الاجتماعي إلى الإغلاق المبكر والدائم دون إشعار يُذكر.
L'objectif de cette courte note d'orientation est de fournir aux intervenantes internationales de la lutte contre la violence basée sur le genre des conseils pratiques sur l'élaboration de stratégies de sortie et de plans d'urgence. Il s'agit de s'assurer qu'elles sont préparées en cas de cessation définitive, prématurée et sans préavis, d’un programme d'intervention d'urgence de lutte contre la violence basée sur le genre.
This report provides an overview of evidence of violence against LGBTQI+ communities globally, as well as identifies emerging interventions and practice in preventing violence against LGBTQI+ people. The magnitude and severity of violence against LGBTQI+ people revealed by this evidence review is extremely alarming, and show why efforts to prevent violence against LGBTQI+ people must be urgently accelerated.
This resource summarises the current situation in Uganda for LGBTQI+ representing people since the passing of the Anti-Homosexuality Act (2023). It includes evidence of impact, response from humanitarian groups and workers so far, and more.
This briefing contains some graphic details from reliable sources inside Uganda that may be disturbing or ‘triggering’ for some readers.
