Saly-Senegal 16-21 September 2024.  Within the framework of capacity building of UNFPA staff, the UNFPA Equatorial Guinea office represented by the Gender Program Officer /IEC participated in Senegal from September 16-21 in the workshop on Gender Based Violence (GBV), Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Cash Transfers (MT) in emergency situations.

The training focused on strengthening the skills of SRH and GBV program coordinators, managers and specialists to ensure robust and quality SRH and GBV responses in humanitarian contexts. By disaggregating SRH and GBV services, UNFPA can improve the effectiveness of its interventions and create a more sustainable, cost-effective and empowering environment for the beneficiaries of these services. The 24 participants gained in-depth knowledge, skills and practices to effectively respond to complex humanitarian challenges in the West and Central Arica Region (WCARO), ensuring the protection and well-being of affected populations, particularly women, girls and other vulnerable groups.

This activity was attended by the Regional Director of UNFPA WCARO, Mr. Senen Hunton, who in his opening remarks encouraged everyone to commit to work in humanitarian situations in order to achieve the change we want for the population and therefore our transforming results:

 End preventable maternal deaths;

End unmet need for family planning;

And End Gender-Based Violence and harmful practices against women and girls.

 The final objective of the workshop was to conceive and elaborate action plans for some of the 24 countries in the region to integrate SRH, GBV and CVA in humanitarian situations, which will then be implemented by the country offices. Equatorial Guinea presented its action plan, which was highly appreciated, applauded and positively received by the organizers.