As part of the GBV mandate to provide guidance on prevention and response to gender-based violence in emergencies (GBViE), a Task Team was formed to develop global inter-agency minimum standards for a specialized program package to prevent and respond to (GBViE). Consultations revealed a need for a common approach to GBViE as well as a common language for clarity around what constitutes GBV prevention and response. In January 2018, the GBV Core members endorsed the development of Global Minimum Standards for GBV specialized programming.

Project Objective:
Produce and disseminate a resource to align programming to a set of agreed upon Minimum Standards for GBV specialized programming, so that programmes will ultimately support:

Survivors of GBV, safely accessing survivor-centred services
The prioritization of the safety of women and girls
Reducing the risk of GBV faced by persons in situations of vulnerability

UNFPA’s Global Emergency (Surge) Roster contains the various profiles needed in emergency and humanitarian situations. In the event of an onset of an emergency or humanitarian crisis, candidates who are on the Roster will be deployed to the affected country (or countries) within 48 - 72 hours. Candidates selected for the Surge Roster will be invited to attend a workshop and simulation exercise and will be given access to training to augment the effectiveness of the Surge team members.