WASh Cluster responses
The results show that just over a third of the respondents are not addressing some of the key risks that can lead to increased exposure to protection threats such as gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual violence in internally displaced person (IDP) camps and shelters. For example, adequate physical distance between sex-segregated latrines, locks on latrines and protection around water points are all risks which affect vulnerable groups’ safety when trying to access WASH services. The minimum standards outline a clear need for these risks to be considered, particularly for vulnerable groups; however, in practice these important safety measures remain ad hoc. Which of the following actions have been integrated into recent response efforts in the WASH sector? Lighting to and from shower blocks 15.8%
Sexual and Reproductive health Cluster responses
Less than half of the respondents reported that they are following GBV protocols in their programming for SHRH. This indicates that adolescent girls in IDP camps and shelters are not being adequately protected against violence. Less than a third reported having early programming for young mothers’ skills in place and WASH facilities for menstrual hygiene was the lowest priority. We know from research with girls and young women that menstrual hygiene is of key concern to them in emergency situations.22
“Stigma and discrimination have remained something that we must give priority attention to at all times of programming. Health professionals working in the area of adolescent girls need refresher training to update them with the new skills for tackling emerging issues involved, because methods change always and what worked yesterday may not be appropriate for today.” Male. West Africa. Local NGO / CSO
Lighting to and from latrines
21.1%
Which of the following actions have been integrated into recent response to Sexual and Reproductive Health?
Lighting around shower blocks
23.7%
Appropriate WASH facilities that respond to menstrual hygiene needs
28.6%
Programming for young mothers on lifestyle skills
28.6%
Locks on showers Lighting around latrines Culturally suitable menstrual hygiene facilities (safe spaces and facilities for washing clothes) available for adolescent girls Meaningful consultation with adolescent girls in various stages of project cycle in WASH response
31.6% 39.5%
Meaningful consultation with adolescent girls in various stages of project cycle in Health response Response to GBV following WHO protocols
42.1%
44.7%
Culturally suitable menstrual hygiene products available for adolescents Consideration of distance to latrines and shower blocks
52.6% 52.6%
53.6%
Provision for young women giving birth
53.6%
60.5%
Family planning available and accessible to unmarried girls
Locks on latrines
60.5%
Provision or referral to youth-friendly health services
0%
40%
60%
64.3%
71.4%
Condoms-accessible and HIV messaging continued into response
63.2% 20%
46.4%
Provision and access to maternal and neonatal health services of pregnant adolescent girls
Adequate physical distance between sex segregated latrines
Protection issues around water points considered and actioned on
39.3%
80%
0%
75.0% 20%
40%
60%
80%
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