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The project aims to respond to three sets of complementary needs that are not covered at public/private level:
1. The need for accurate qualitative and quantitative data on the prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV) affecting migrant/refugee women and LGBTIQ people, with a focus on the perception of public authorities and refugees towards this phenomenon and the level of knowledge on reporting and support procedures. 2. The need to strengthen the capacity of public authorities to identify, manage and prevent cases of GBV affecting migrant/refugee and LGBTIQ women. 3. The need for tailored services for GBV victims and people at risk of GBV among migrant/refugee and LGBTIQ women, brought together in a comprehensive and coherent multidisciplinary support programme.
The project will improve the response to GBV of the responsible authorities in 5 refugee centres through capacity building sessions focused on changing discriminatory attitudes and creating minimum standards of protection adapted to the needs of migrants/refugees. A multidisciplinary GBV intervention and support programme will also be developed and implemented through the provision of specific services (social, medical, psychological, legal), support groups, participatory consultation sessions, advocacy and sex education courses.
The beneficiaries of the project will be: 200 young refugees, 100 refugee and LGBTQI women (of which 30 are victims of GBV), 75 stakeholders (police, immigration centres, social services, etc.) and 22 NGOs - specialised in the protection of refugees'' rights.
The added value brought by the donor project partner is the development of intercultural sensitivity and understanding of trauma for all those involved in working with refugees. The partner will provide training for public authorities in cities where refugee centres exist and for NGOs involved in providing assistance to refugees and will support the PP with a study visit to Norway.