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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 we 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.</p><p>DFID
has continuously supported efforts to reduce GBV in Rohingya camps 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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