The Women at the Centre (WAC) program, established by UNFPA in 2023, is the organization's first global initiative dedicated to increasing the availability and accessibility of quality GBV case management services for survivors, particularly those from marginalized communities. WAC aims to institutionalize professional training and continuous development via accreditation pathways for the social service workforce.This enables the delivery of survivor-centered, high-quality, multi-sectoral response services, including psychosocial support, safe spaces, integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), and linkages to child protection systems. Key achievements in 2025 include:
- Establishing or expanding GBV case management and certification pathways in Azerbaijan, El Salvador, Indonesia, Madagascar, and Zimbabwe.
- Certifying/accrediting 187 case/social workers in El Salvador and Indonesia.
- Supporting or supervising 81 service points across El Salvador, Indonesia, and Zimbabwe.
- Developing and training instructors on national GBV case management pre-service and in-service curricula.
- Publishing four guidance documents (GD) on ethical and safe GBV communications (GD1, GN2, GD3, GD4)
- Developing policy and guidance materials focused on marginalized survivors (adolescent girls, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ people, older women etc.), as well as on SRHR and psychological first aid.
- Establishing referral pathways and supporting helplines, hotlines and safe spaces to increase service accessibility.
UNFPA ASRO led the development and regional endorsement of an updated Arab States Primary Health Care strategy integrating GBV into SRH services, adopted by the League of Arab States Health Ministerial Council resolution number 5. The strategy embeds GBV prevention and response into health systems. In 2026, led by UNFPA ASRO and LAS, the countries will develop action plans to advance the implementation across the region.
UNFPA Algeria has strengthened its health sector response to GBV through the integration of three standardized clinical protocols, covering sexual, physical, and psychological violence, into the national health framework. This ensures that all public health facilities provide a uniform, survivor-centered package of care.
UNFPA Jordan supported the expansion of Women-Friendly Health Centers (WFHCs) to 108 sites, delivering integrated, high-quality SRH and GBV services. Implemented with the Ministry of Health and Health Care Accreditation Council, the programme ensures accessible, rights-based care services to the GBV survivors.
The Women at the Centre (WAC) program, established by UNFPA in 2023, is the organization's first global initiative dedicated to increasing the availability and accessibility of quality GBV case management services for survivors, particularly those from marginalized communities. WAC aims to institutionalize professional training and continuous development via accreditation pathways for the social service workforce.This enables the delivery of survivor-centered, high-quality, multi-sectoral response services, including psychosocial support, safe spaces, integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), and linkages to child protection systems. Key achievements in 2025 include:
- Establishing or expanding GBV case management and certification pathways in Azerbaijan, El Salvador, Indonesia, Madagascar, and Zimbabwe.
- Certifying/accrediting 187 case/social workers in El Salvador and Indonesia.
- Supporting or supervising 81 service points across El Salvador, Indonesia, and Zimbabwe.
- Developing and training instructors on national GBV case management pre-service and in-service curricula.