Learning Brief: Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) by Building Effective Healthcare Systems

This Learning Brief, born from a WI-HER-hosted webinar and featuring speakers from EngenderHealth, DOVENET Nigeria, the World Health Organization (WHO), and WI-HER, discusses the role the healthcare sector plays in preventing and responding to gender-based violence (GBV) globally and in Nigeria.

Gain insights into the indispensable role healthcare workers play in providing survivor-centered care; what strategies have been used to seamlessly integrate GBV support into regular healthcare; and how we can work together to strengthen healthcare systems to be more resilient and responsive. Moreover, through the Learning Brief, delve into:

• How to create a whole-system approach starting with the application of the LIVES method (Listen, Inquire, Validate, Enhance Safety, Support).
• How leveraging data and proactive training can scale interventions effectively.
• Lessons learned from successful initiatives, like implementing action plans and multi-sectoral task forces, that have strengthened capacity and enforced laws against harmful practices in Nigeria.

This Learning Brief provides an opportunity to learn about tools that can enhance GBV response in healthcare systems, ensuring better support and outcomes for survivors. Join us in this critical effort to create safer, more supportive healthcare environments worldwide.