Overview
Under the JuDGE programme, led by the French Embassy, N4ED collaborates with Eurika and IDS to pilot Ethiopia’s new National GBV Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and deliver survivor-centred services across Addis Ababa, Gondar, Debre Birhan, and Mek’ele. This initiative bridges humanitarian and development efforts by strengthening first-line responders and advancing legal and social reforms in both crisis and non-crisis contexts.
Objectives
- Evaluate and document GBV response mechanisms before and after SOP implementation
- Promote survivor-centred care by operationalizing the SOP, expanding case management and referral services, and reducing stigma through targeted outreach and media
- Advocate for nationwide adoption of the SOP and build public demand for quality GBV services
Target beneficiaries
Women, men, and children who are GBV survivors; service providers including Women, Children, and Social Affairs (WCSA) offices, One-Stop Centers (OSCs), police stations, shelters, hotlines, and health centers; and the broader public reached via radio and social media.
Approach
- Assess existing GBV response mechanisms pre- and post-SOP enforcement, documenting progress and lessons learned
- Co-create and validate training manuals, job aids, and referral tools aligned with the SOP, in consultation with frontline responders and MoWSA
- Train first-line responders—including police, OSC staff, health workers, and community focal points—in survivor-centred care and SOP application
- Provide direct support to survivors
- Establish and strengthen rapid referral networks among service providers
- Implement multimedia advocacy campaigns to raise awareness and shift harmful social norms
- Integrate field insights into national policy dialogue through sustained engagement with MoWSA and other stakeholders
Expected outcome
- Improved, standardized GBV response services with enhanced coordination and quality through the National SOP
- Increased access to comprehensive, survivor-centred support in pilot areas
- Greater community awareness leading to reduced stigma, increased disclosure, and stronger support for survivors
Timeline
July 2023 – June 2025 (6-month inception + 18-month implementation)
Call to Action
Join us to scale survivor-centred GBV care across Ethiopia—through funding, technical assistance, or media partnerships.
Contact: n4ed.org@gmail.com |yodit.n4ed@gmail.com
Donor
France Embassy to Ethiopia and to the African Union
Target area:
- Addis Ababa – directly by N4ED
- Mek’ele – By IDS, sub granted by N4ED
- Gondar – directly by Eurika
- Debre Birhan – directly by Eurika