Rapid Assessment of the Gender, Gender-Based Violence (GBV) And Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) Programs In Southern Sudan

The rapid assessment was conducted on the gender, gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) programs in Southern Sudan following authorization by the UN’s Deputy RC/HC in the region with the view to identify challenges and gaps and making recommendations on how to address them. In addition, the assessment would inform the development of a request for a GenCap Gender Adviser by inter-agency partners on the ground. In this regard, the results of the assessment would inform the development of the terms of reference (ToR).
The Gender Capacity Standby Project (GenCap), managed by OCHA under the auspices of the Inter Agency Standing Committee (IASC), deploys senior Gender Advisers to humanitarian situations for from 6-12 months to help build capacity of actors on the ground on gender equality programming which encompasses gender, GBV and SEA programming. This ensures a gender sensitive and equal approach in the UN’s (and partners’) humanitarian operations based on the Security Council Resolution 1325 about women, peace and security. Within this arrangement, GenCaps work as inter-agency resources and are connected with the RC/HC offices. In this way, they facilitate the establishment of sustainable inter-agency mechanisms and build capacity to ensure that the needs and capabilities of women, girls, boys and men are taken into consideration in the planning and implementation of interventions in all Sectors of emergency response. To achieve this goal, GenCaps usually work towards bringing together all stakeholders – UN agencies, NGOs and Government – in addressing gender, GBV and SEA issues and in implementing the broader gender equality agenda.