Welcome to WIDO’s Consultancy Services, dedicated to empowering governments, institutions, and NGOs in their efforts to prevent and respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Our team at WIDO extends its expertise through comprehensive consultancy services, offering a range of strategic solutions to enhance your GBV prevention and response initiatives.

Our Offerings:

 Strategic Advice and Research:
– In-depth strategic advice for governments, institutions, and NGOs.
– Research services to inform evidence-based policies and interventions.

Program Development Consultancy:
– Collaborative development of effective GBV prevention and response programs.
– Expertise in advising on legal frameworks and policy implementation.

Survivor-Centric Support Systems:
– Establishing survivor-centric support systems with a focus on health, safety, and security.
– Providing access to justice and legal services for survivors.

Training Programs:
– Comprehensive training programs for professionals working in the field.
– Ensuring a well-informed and coordinated approach to GBV issues.

Support for Survivors:
– Key response areas: health, safety/security, access to justice/legal services, psychosocial support, safe house/shelter, and livelihood support.

Service Delivery to Diverse Groups:
– Offering strategic GBV service delivery to women’s groups, community associations, faith-based organizations, and infrastructure investment institutions.

Areas of Expertise:

1. GBV Risk Management:
– GBV Risk Assessment and Mitigation.
– Addressing GBV risks in projects.
– Environmental, Social Impact Assessment (ESIA).

2. Community Engagement:
– Community consultation for a more inclusive approach.
– Code of conduct development.

3. Action Plans and Mechanisms:
– Developing and implementing GBV action plans.
– Grievance Redress Mechanisms (GRM).

4. Safeguarding:
– Safeguard instruments and impact assessments.
– Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMP).

5. Training and Oversight:
– GBV training for contractors, consultants, and clients.
– Supervision and oversight services.

6. Monitoring and Reporting:
– Data collection on GBV.
– GBV in conflict zones monitoring.

At WIDO, we believe in sharing knowledge and experience to build a network of informed practitioners, fostering a coordinated and impactful response to gender-based violence within broader societal contexts. Join us in creating a safer and more inclusive world through our consultancy services.