Sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) is often exacerbated during humanitarian crises when the stability of the society is disrupted and the population is most vulnerable. Refugees are at an even greater risk as they lack the protection of their government and may have limited rights in their host countries. Sexual harassment is a pervasive problem in Egypt, which is currently affecting the more disadvantaged Syrian, African population. During the past years, Refugees women have reported instances of sexual harassment and physical violence in public spaces. In addition to other SGBV concerns such as domestic violence, early marriage, and exploitation of single and female headed households.
As of August 2017, 1,216 Syrian SGBV survivors were reported to UNHCR through the 3RP. Domestic violence (intimate partner violence IPV) remains the most frequent form of SGBV, along with forced and child marriage for Syrian refugees. For Africans and Iraqis, the most types of SGBV that they are subjected to are rape and sexual assault, as per CARE’s case management system. The prevention and response strategy has been taken into account in this project’s design.
Since 2013, CARE International in Egypt has been implementing a holistic approach to address the problem of sexual and gender based violence among refugees. Through a combination of rights-based, survivor-centred, and community development approaches, CARE continues to raise awareness on the issue, enhance protection for individuals at risk, and support survivors who have faced various types of violence, exploitation, and abuse.
The Safety, Empowerment and Protection for Syrian and non-Syrian Refugees and Host Communities in Egypt is a 2 years project funded by CAREUS from August 1, 2021 through July 30, 2023. Areas of implementation are Greater Cairo, Alexandria, and Damietta.
The project primarily targets Syrian and Sub-Saharan women and children living in Greater Cairo and Alexandria, who are most susceptible to and affected by SGBV. It is estimated that approximately 65% of beneficiaries will be Syrian refugees and 35% will be refugees from Iraq or African countries. The project additionally aims to engage men and boys in its various activities. In order to transform gender inequalities that social, cultural, economic and political systems perpetuate. Following CARE’s Gender Framework which encompasses agency, relations and structure and in order to create real sustained change, both men and women must be engaged in a synchronized way to ensure that work complements and reinforces the positive changes aimed for.
Deadline for sending the technical and financial proposal 11 June Prior 5 pm.; submission is only accepted via using the below form






