Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

IFMSA-Jo Program · SCORA

About the Program

The Gender-Based Violence program works to improve access to healthcare-related services and the quality of life of GBV fighters and survivors. The program uses the terms fighters and survivors to emphasize dignity, agency and support for people of every gender and age who have experienced or are experiencing gender-based violence.

Its work includes reducing stigma around medical and mental-health care, improving knowledge of the institutions and services available in Jordan, and promoting confidential and safe disclosure pathways across Jordan's main cities.

Target Population

Medical students
The general community

Focus Areas

How to identify GBV signs and deal with them properly, because the response may influence the psychological and physical outcomes for fighters and survivors
Educating communities about responsible ways to address GBV online and in person
Physical, psychological, sexual, emotional and domestic violence, as well as harmful practices including forced marriage and so-called honor crimes
The legal perspective on GBV and the consequences established by law

Objectives

Support GBV fighters and survivors.
Familiarize medical students with signs of GBV and the appropriate way to address them.
Create a safe environment and reduce the stigma around GBV disclosure and seeking medical care due to GBV.
Build capacity for medical students within SCORA.

IFMSA-Jo Program Activities

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Projects

Closed Fists - BAU LC

A Local Committee initiative addressing gender-based violence through awareness, education and advocacy.

Surviving to Thriving - HULC

A multi-step awareness project helping participants recognize gender-based violence, understand safe responses and support survivors.

Surviving to Thriving gender-based violence awareness activity — Surviving to Thriving awareness sessions

Beyond the Days - UJLC

An educational initiative extending gender-based violence awareness beyond international campaign days and into sustained community action.

Beyond the Days gender-based violence awareness activity — Beyond the Days awareness activity

Flip the Script - JUST LC

A project challenging harmful narratives and helping students communicate about gender-based violence responsibly.

Flip the Script gender-based violence activity — Flip the Script educational activity

Beyond Silence - MULC

An initiative encouraging safe disclosure, survivor support and informed discussion of gender-based violence.

End Gender Violence - YULC

A campaign building awareness of gender-based violence, available support pathways and the importance of stigma-free care.

End Gender Violence awareness activity — End Gender Violence campaign