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<p>Gender-based violence (GBV) continues to be a constant threat in refugee camps,
especially to women and girls. The scale of GBV in the Rohingya camps is too high,
though still not fully known. As GBV is generally underreported due to stigma and
fear, the recorded cases are likely to represent only a small fraction of the overall
number. However, an information management system is ensuring vital data is collected
and analysed from recorded cases.</p><p>We agree with the International Rescue Committee
that the international community need to expand GBV programming to address unmet needs,
including prevention activities; and that these needs are likely to be exacerbated
by COVID-19. The UK is the second largest donor to the Rohingya response, contributing
£256 million to-date, and we play a leadership role in ensuring anti-GBV efforts are
prioritised. DFID has continuously supported efforts to reduce GBV in Rohingya and
also in host communities. UK aid-supported GBV activities are being implemented across
34 camps, in 35 women friendly spaces/integrated women centres, and have helped more
than 12,000 individuals receive GBV case management support since 2017.</p><p>The
UK has provided £11 million to support COVID-19 preparedness and response efforts
in the Rohingya camps and surrounding host communities. Part of this funding is focused
on ensuring critical gender-based violence and child protection services keep operating
for all those who need them. For example, the UK has provided an additional £400,000
to UNFPA for GBV services, including disseminating anti-GBV messaging and anti-GBV
activities with adolescent boys and girls during the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>
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