The research conducted by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Global Women’s Institute (GWI) at George Washington University focuses on developing "proxy indicators." These are safe ways for non-specialist aid workers to monitor Gender-Based Violence (GBV) risks in Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) programs without forcing survivors to disclose personal trauma directly.
Case Study: Exploring GBV Risk Mitigation in Iraq and Colombia
February 11, 2026