What is
Gender Based Violence? Gender-Based violence refers to harmful acts directed at an individual based on their gender. It is rooted in gender inequality, the abuse of power and harmful norms. Major forms
Sexual harassment such as
of violence that is being reported are:
rape, attempt to rape or forced marriage violence
Emotional violence
such as psychological torture, recognition of marriage and divorce.
Domestic violence
Cyber Assault
Physical assault
Economic violence
to do with legal documents (citizenship, property, marriage registration), and child protection.
SURVIVORS
PERPETRATORS
reported by third party
perpetrated by intimate partners or spouses
Married
Unmarried
survivors reported the violence themselves
perpetrated by the immediate family members
Costs of Gender Based Violence Mental injuries such as shock, depression, anxiety, Immediate physical
Post-traumatic stress
injuries such as
disorder (PTSD),
wounds, fractures
Attempted suicide
Sexual and reproductive health problems, such as such as sexually transmitted infections (including HIV), and other chronic conditions; sexual dysfunction; unintended/unwanted pregnancies, unsafe abortion and forced abortions; risks to maternal and fetal health (especially in cases of abuse during pregnancy)
Social anxiety leading to low level of self esteem, poor performance in work,
Drug and
education and other
alcohol abuse
Lost school days or work days leading to drop
activities
Loss of income, leading to lowering of standard of living
out from schools or termination of
Risk to the
employment
survivor such as child.
dependents of the
Types of Gender Based Violence
Social and Cultural Malpractices Untouchability and accusations
GBV in Household (Domestic violence)
of witchcraft
It can also be in form of partner violence, child marriage, using children for religious purposes, honor killing, chaaupadi etc.
Including informal workers Domestic Violence (Offense and Punishment) Act, 2066 (2009)
Process to seek remedy: Section 4
Punishment:
• In case a person has knowledge of domestic violence that has been
• Rs. 3000 to Rs. 25000 or 6 months of
committed, is being committed or likely to be committed • Case should be filed within 90 days of crime • File a written or oral complaint in the Police Station, National Women Commission or Local
imprisonment or both • Someone who attempts to commit violence or abets crime or incite others to commit the crime : half of the punishment
• A receipt will be given which can be proof of complaint
• Repeat offender gets double punishment
• In case victim has been physically wounded or mentally tortured as
• If someone in public post commits the offense of
a result of the act of domestic violence, they shall be sent for check
domestic violence, additional 10 percent
up to draw medical report for evidence
punishment.
• Protection will be provided to the victim or their dependents from the preliminary investigation phase, if found necessary • In – camera hearing if victim requests • Compensation to be provided
Referral Mechanism Adopted by Saathi Shelter
OCMC
Police
Local Community
NWC Helpline
Survivor Network
I/NGO
Local Govt. Bodies
Psychosocial Counselling
Shelter Support
Ruben Dahal
: 9841082556
Lalitpur
: +977-1-5191103, 5191104
Kripa Acharya
: 9861300300
Kapilvastu
: +977-076-560881
Rubina KC
: 9841389669
Banke
: +977-081-523077, 526603
Tika Sharma
: 9848024409
Kanchanpur
: +977-09925203
Sabitra Thapa
: 9865914898
Sushma Guraagain
: 9844787383
Legal Service
Psychosocial Counselling
Police
Shelter
Medical
Skill Training
Shelter Referral
What kind of assistance are provided through the Helpline? 1
1. Cases and services (also follow up calls by NWC) Legal Counseling
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Legal Case Work
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Representation in court Implementation Counseling
Mediation
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Psychosocial
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Formal Education
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Informal Education
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Vocational Training Employment Service
Mental Health
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Medical
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Rescue
Field Visit
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Shelter
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Recreational Activity
Reintegration
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Case Meeting
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Financial Support
Linked Referral Case
NWC Services:
Child Support
2
Legal Support
Psychosocial Support
Shelter
2. Information sessions:
Information to survivors about their rights, opportunities and forms of support through the call.
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3. Linked referrals:
The survivors are connected to different institutions such as Police, Bar Association, Hospital, One-stop Crisis management centers (OCMCs) and civil society
organizations who can provide similar support to them. There is a list of over 450 service providers across 77 districts of Nepal, it can also be accessed through the website maintained by helpline.
Assistance provided through Saathi? Shelter Support
Psychosocial Counselling
Skill Training
Lalitpur
: +977-1-5191103, 5191104
Ruben Dahal
: 9841082556
Capacity Building
Kapilvastu
: +977-076-560881
Kripa Acharya
: 9861300300
Banke
: +977-081-523077, 526603
Reintegration
Rubina KC
: 9841389669
Kanchanpur
: +977-09925203
Tika Sharma
: 9848024409
Referrals
Sabitra Thapa
: 9865914898
Sushma Guraagain
: 9844787383
How did lockdown impact the GBV cases in Nepal? Death, specially in times of COVID, there is also risk of COVID transmission to the survivor and child (in some cases) when seeking escape from home
Forced to live with Increased expense for
perpetrators during
medical cost
lockdown
Stretched frontline workers
Limited access to shelter service Domestic violence and rape cases
Number of survivors accessing
reported to the police
Saathi Shelter
Rape
Domestic
Cases
Violance 076/077
077/078
Shelter location of Saathi Shelter and Government Sewa Kendra
Chandan-nath Sewa Kendra Musikot Sewa Kendra Liwang Sewa Kendra
Dipayal Silgadhi Sewa Kendra
Baglung Sewa Kendra Beni Sewa Kendra Byas Sewa Kendra Hetauda Sewa Kendra
Kanchanpur
Lalitpur Alpakalin Mahila Ashrya Kendra (Safe House) Dhulikhel Sewa Kendra
Gulriya Sewa Kendra
Solududhkunda Sewa Kendra Banke
Ghorahi Sewa Kendra Mallarani Sewa Kendra Kapilvastu
Phidim Sewa Kendra
Sandhikharka Sewa Kendra Tamghas Sewa Kendra Ramgram Sewa Kendra Saathi Shelter
Guar Sewa Kendra Mangalwa Sewa Kendra
Government Sewa Kendra
Rajbiraj Sewa Kendra
Inaruwa Sewa Kendra