Achieving Long Term Goals on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Protection in Lebanon

Abstract

Introduction Nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) working on sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) protection and response in Lebanon aim to provide holistic services across the country with a survivor-centred approach. Many organisations provide services in-house, while other services require external referrals through a strong referral system. However, funding is scarce and government support is negligible. This is particularly evident in the areas of shelters and legal aid. Shelters have restrictive admission criteria and accommodate survivors on a short-term basis only.