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The Art (Literally) of Analysis Oct 15, 2021

In this episode, we talk about all things art -- err data -- or both. Where do art and data intersect? How? And what beautiful messages can we convey when we mix the two? Hear from Shirley Wu, a creative, who worked with IRC this year to visualize data about the felt stigma of GBV survivors. Interested in learning more about data art/the art of visualization, check out these resources: - Shirleywu.studio - Data Sketches by Nadieh Bremer and Shirley Wu - How we can find ourselves with data, TED talk by Giorgia Lupi - https://lisacharlottemuth.com/talks - Data Visualization Society - Nightingale: the Journal of the Data Visualization Society - Flowing Data Newsletter - Andy Kirk: Visualising Data - Alberto Cairo’s The Functional Art

How can we take a holistic approach to GBV case management and information management? Aug 24, 2021

Join Kristy Crabtree (IRC) and Virginia Zuco (UNICEF) as they discuss the newly available resource, the GBVIMS+ Case Management Companion Guide. This new, holistic guidance complements the GBVIMS+ and explicitly links GBV case management and information management as it builds upon the Inter-Agency GBV Case Management Guidelines. Designed to accompany the GBVIMS+ User Guide, this resource highlights the functionalities in GBVIMS+ that facilitate GBV case management service provision, supervision, and monitoring the quality of GBV case management services. This episode is cross-posted on the Women's Protection and Empowerment podcast.

How can we remake the world with data? Data Feminism in Humanitarian Contexts Feb 02, 2021

Meet the Author! In this episode, we speak with one of the authors of Data Feminism, Professor Catherine D'Ignazio, Director of the Data + Feminism lab at MIT. We talk about the difficulty of "converting life experience into data," about putting the humanity and emotion back into data, and "how we can use data to remake the world." This episode is cross-posted on the Women's Protection and Empowerment podcast. Thanks to Megan O'Brien for production support on this episode. Learn more about Data Feminism: https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/data-feminism

Intersections between GBV Risk Mitigation and the GBVIMS Jun 09, 2020

This episode explores how the GBVIMS intersects with risk mitigation and the work of other non-GBV sectors. Our guest speaker is Sonia Rastogi who has long-lasting experience working on risk mitigation and speaks about her work on the GBV guidelines and other initiatives she has been leading on. Cet épisode explore quelles sont les intersections entre le GBVIMS et la réduction des risques VBG et le travail des acteurs non spécialisés en VBG. Notre invité est Sonia Rastogi qui a une longue expérience dans son travail sur la réduction des risques. Elle parle de son travail sur les Directives pour l’intégration d’interventions ciblant la VBG dans l’action humanitaire ainsi que d’autres initiatives qu’elle a conduites.

GBVIMS, gestion de cas et COVID-19: Adapter les systèmes de référencement Apr 27, 2020

Cet épisode fait partie d'une série de courtes vidéos et podcasts sur la gestion à distance des cas de violences basées sur le genre (VBG) dans le contexte du COVID-19. Nous expliquons pourquoi les systèmes de référencement doivent être actualisés en période de COVID-19; les éléments clés à prendre en compte lors de l'évaluation des capacités organisationnelles et du contexte; et le développement et la dissémination du système de référencement.

BVIMS, gestion de cas et COVID-19: Supervision et soutien du personnel Apr 27, 2020

Cet épisode fait partie d'une séries de courtes vidéos et podcasts sur la gestion à distance des cas de violences basées sur le genre (VBG) dans le contexte du COVID-19. Assurer le suivi de la qualité de vos soins et services de gestion de cas est une obligation éthique. Durant cet épisode, nous parlons des trois moyens principaux de suivre cette qualité : les enquêtes de satisfaction auprès des survivantes, les vérifications des dossiers personnels, et la supervision continue des travailleurs sociaux, ainsi que l'adaptation de a supervision de la gestion de cas pour fournir un soutien à distance.

GBVIMS, gestion de cas et COVID-19: Documentation et confidentialité Apr 27, 2020

Cet épisode fait partie d'une séries de courtes vidéos et podcasts sur la gestion à distance des cas de violences basées sur le genre (VBG) dans le contexte du COVID-19. Les services de prise en charge ne s’effectuent désormais plus dans des espaces sûrs, mais à distance, par téléphone, ce qui a une incidence sur la façon de gérer la confidentialité et la documentation des cas de violence liée au genre. Dans cet épisode, nous abordons la confidentialité et la documentation.

GBVIMS, gestion de cas et COVID-19: Appel d’urgence : Que dire ? Comment le dire ? Apr 27, 2020

Cet épisode fait partie d'une série de courtes vidéos et podcasts sur la gestion à distance des cas de violences basées sur le genre (VBG) dans le contexte du COVID-19. Cet épisode présente comment prendre en charge un appel d’urgence reçu sur un numéro d'écoute (ou hotline) destiné aux survivantes de VBG: Les principes directeurs à suivre pour répondre aux appels d'urgence; les différents profils des personnes susceptibles d'appeler et une liste des informations et documents à réunir avant de répondre à un appel; et les différences entre la gestion de cas par téléphone et l'accompagnement face à face.

GBVIMS, Gestion de Cas et COVID-19: Élaboration d'un plan de sécurité Apr 27, 2020

Cet épisode fait partie d'une séries de courtes vidéos et podcasts sur la gestion à distance des cas de violences basées sur le genre (VBG) dans le contexte du COVID-19. Cet épisode présente comment la planification de la sécurité sera menée par téléphone avec les survivantes dont la sécurité est menacée, en particulier pour les survivants de la violence exercée par un partenaire intime.

GBVIMS, Gestion de Cas et COVID-19: Conditions préliminaires pour une prise en charge à distance Apr 27, 2020

Cet épisode fait partie d'une séries de courtes vidéos et podcasts sur la gestion à distance des cas de violences basées sur le genre (VBG) dans le contexte du COVID-19. Cette première épisode couvre les conditions préliminaires pour faire la transition vers une prise en charge à distance (par téléphone) des cas de VBG: QUAND considérer la gestion à distance des cas; QUE faut-il pour faire une transition vers une prise en charge à distance; et QUI doit le faire.

COVID-19 Series: Remote Supervision and Staff Care Apr 14, 2020

This episode presents strategies on how to adapt supervision and staff care remotely in the context of the COVID-19 response where supervisors are unlikely to be physically present where caseworkers are providing services.

COVID-19 Series: Confidentiality and documentation Apr 14, 2020

When shifting case management services from safe spaces to remote service delivery over the phone, this will have an implication on how to manage confidentiality, and the documentation of GBV cases. This episode presents strategies on how this adaptation can be managed and what organisations need to consider.

COVID-19 Series: Safety planning with survivors over the phone Apr 14, 2020

This episode presents how safety planning will be conducted over the phone with survivors whose safety is at risk, particularly for survivors of intimate partner violence.

COVID-19 Series: Taking a crisis call – what to say and how to say it Apr 14, 2020

This episode covers the guiding principles for taking crisis calls, profiles of the types of people who will call you, a checklist of things you must have ready before you take a call, and how crisis GBV case management on the phone will differ from face to face.

COVID-19 Series: Pre-requisites to shift to remote case management over the phone Apr 14, 2020

This episode outlines when to consider remote GBV case management, what you need to shift to remote case management and who should provide it.

COVID-19 Series: Updating referral pathways Apr 14, 2020

This episode aims to provide practical support to GBV service providers, as well as the inter-agency GBV coordination body in country (e.g. GBV sub-sector or cluster) to adapt their referral pathways in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

COVID-19 Series: COVID-19, the GBVIMS, and Case Management Data Management and Storage Apr 14, 2020

This episode kicks off a new series dedicated to the current COVID-19 pandemic. The GBVIMS technical team discusses how COVID-19-related restrictions and lockdowns impact the GBVIMS and case management data collection and storage. In addition, we discuss how our new digital platform, Primero/GBVIMS+, can allow service providers to continue delivering lifesaving case management services to GBV survivors.

What's the danger with misinterpreting GBV data? Jan 02, 2020

Even with the best intentions, any data source is vulnerable to misinterpretation. Be it from statistical omission, lack of context or the absence of subject matter expertise, this can lead to misunderstanding the situation as well as misinformed decision making. In this episode, we talk with current and past members of the GBVIMS global team to uncover these opportunities for misinterpretation and ways to avoid it altogether.

“To make people count, we have to count people right” – Disability Data Collection Jul 31, 2019

In this episode, we spoke with inclusion specialists, Pauline Thivilier of Humanity and Inclusion and Ricardo Pla Cordero of International Rescue Committee about disability statistics in humanitarian settings. Listen to learn why it’s important to collect this data, a method for collection, and resources for integration of these methods. To learn more, check out the Humanity & Inclusion’s learning toolkit on disability data collection: https://reliefweb.int/report/world/launch-learning-toolkit-disability-data-collection-humanity-inclusion-using-washington

Get to know the GBVIMS+ Jun 12, 2019

The Protection-Related Information Management System, Primero, was designed to safely and ethically collect, store and share information about protection-related cases. In this episode, we talk about the GBV module of the system, called GBVIMS+ and how this compares to the classical GBVIMS, what's new, what are the features of this new system iteration, required planning for implementation, and key considerations for use.

Linking Data Analysis to Programming: Nigeria Edition May 23, 2019

Linking data analysis to programming – Nigeria This podcast features Nigeria as part of our series on linking analysis to programming. One of the Global Team members discusses with the GBVIMS Inter-Agency Coordinator in Nigeria, Elfriede Kormawa, the process of analyzing GBVIMS data in a collaborative manner with GBVIMS partners. In particular, Elfriede walks us through the engagement of the field-level caseworkers to participate in the analysis and how it resulted into action on the ground and at the inter-agency level. You can read the guidance note here: http://www.gbvims.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/Linking-Data-Analysis-with-Programming-Nigeria.pdf Lier l’analyse à la programmation - Nigéria Ce podcast met en lumière l’expérience du Nigéria et fait partie de notre série sur Lier l’analyse à la programmation. Un membre de l’Equipe Globale discute avec la Coordinatrice inter-agence du GBVIMS au Nigéria, Elfriede Kormawa, le processus d’analyse des données GBVIMS de manière collaborative avec les partenaires du GBVIMS. En particulier, Elfriede nous explique comment elle a engagé les gestionnaires de cas sur le terrain pour participer à l’analyse des données et comment cela a abouti à des actions sur le terrain et au niveau inter-agence. Vous pouvez écouter ce anglais ici : et la note technique ici: http://www.gbvims.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/Linking-Data-Analysis-with-Programming-Nigeria.pdf

Case Management "Hot Topics" Feb 12, 2019

This podcast explores the ‘hot topics’ of case management programming and service delivery. Two members of the GBVIMS technical team discuss some of the difficult topics that often come up in the field, speaking to donors or other sectors. Some of these topics include mediation with perpetrators and conducting home visits.

Gestion de cas: Sujets ‘chauds’ Feb 11, 2019

Ce podcast explore les sujets tendancieux dans les programmes de gestion de cas. Deux membres de l’Equipe Technique discutent ces sujets qui posent souvent des difficultés sur le terrain, avec les donateurs ou d’autres secteurs. Ceux-ci incluent notamment la question de la médiation avec les auteurs présumés des violences ou le fait d’effectuer des visites à domicile.

GBV Case Management Supervision Sep 03, 2018

In this bonus episode of the series covering the steps of case management, we delve into supervision. This is core and essential component to ensure we are delivering quality services. Catherine Poulton of UNICEF walks us through this process, the need for it, individual versus group supervision, and format, tools and practicalities. * * * You can read more about supervision in the Inter-Agency Case Management Guidelines and accompanying training modules, available on gbvims.com or https://gbvresponders.org/response/gbv-case-management/

GBV Case Management Step 6: Case Closure Sep 03, 2018

The final step in the case management process is case closure, where the survivor exits the service. This episode features Maria Caterina Ciampi in her inter-agency GBVIMS capacity. * * * You can read more about this step in the Inter-Agency Case Management Guidelines and accompanying training modules, available on gbvims.com or https://gbvresponders.org/response/gbv-case-management/

GBV Case Management Step 4: Case Action Implementation Sep 03, 2018

In the fourth step of the case management process, we implement the case action plan. This is connecting the survivor to resources (e.g. referrals), providing direct interventions. It’s about facilitating choice. This episode features Erin Gerber of UNFPA. * * * You can read more about this step in the Inter-Agency Case Management Guidelines and accompanying training modules, available on gbvims.com or https://gbvresponders.org/response/gbv-case-management/

GBV Case Management Step 5: Follow-Up Sep 03, 2018

In the fifth step of case management, we are following up with the survivor. Have the goals been achieved? Is more assistance required? How can we reassess the survivor’s needs and identify barrier to achieving care and treatment? This episode features Georgette Schutte of UNHCR. * * * You can read more about this step in the Inter-Agency Case Management Guidelines and accompanying training modules, available on gbvims.com or https://gbvresponders.org/response/gbv-case-management/

GBV Case Management Step 1: Introduction and Engagement Sep 03, 2018

We’re introducing a special series on the GBVIMS podcast covering each step of the case management process. This series in six episodes, plus a bonus episode that will introduce you to the six steps of the case management process and the role of supervision in this process. If we look at this holistically, we can’t get data right if services aren’t right, and really we shouldn’t be collecting data if services aren’t there and up to par, so tune in, take notes, take action! In this first episode of the series, we cover the first step: introduction and engagement. This includes greeting and developing rapport with the survivor, introducing services, our role as providers, informed consent, and obtaining permission to proceed. This episode feature Catherine Poulton of UNICEF. * * * You can read more about this step in the Inter-Agency Case Management Guidelines and accompanying training modules, available on gbvims.com or https://gbvresponders.org/response/gbv-case-management/

GBV Case Management Step 2: Assessment Sep 03, 2018

The second episode of the series is assessment. In this, we’re assessing the survivor’s situation and needs. We talk about disclosure, how to assess needs, key messages, and understanding context. This episode features Meghan O’Connor of International Rescue Committee. * * * You can read more about this step in the Inter-Agency Case Management Guidelines and accompanying training modules, available on gbvims.com or https://gbvresponders.org/response/gbv-case-management/

GBV Case Management Step 3: Case Action Planning Sep 03, 2018

Following introduction and engagement and assessment, we go into case action planning, the third step in the case management process. This involves developing a plan for the support and services the survivor needs. This episode features Laura Canali of International Medical Corps. * * * You can read more about this step in the Inter-Agency Case Management Guidelines and accompanying training modules, available on gbvims.com or https://gbvresponders.org/response/gbv-case-management/

How can we get data right if services are lacking? Aug 16, 2018

In this minisode, we talk about the linkage between services and data. Why does it matter to get services right before data? What is the GBVIMS contributing to this? This episode is also a teaser to a September announcement about the podcast....

How can we make sure our programming is evidence based? Jul 11, 2018

How can we make sure our programming is evidence based? The first step is to know the evidence. Find the research, refer to it, look at how it’s been applied in context. This crucial first step will ensure your decisions that follow are based on the best available research. In this episode, we talk with Sheree Bennett at International Rescue Committee about evidence reviews. The documentation process that will help you summarize evidence and portray the key findings in an easily digestible format.

How can we use technology with women and girls in humanitarian settings? Jun 14, 2018

In 2017, we conducted a research project in Lebanon to answer several key questions: what are women and girls’ access to mobile phones and the Internet, what are the barriers to their access (real and perceived), and what are their desired uses and safety concerns? In working with potentially vulnerable populations such as forcibly displaced women and girls, is mobile technology the appropriate channel for communication, service provision, information dissemination, awareness raising, and empowerment activities? In this episode, we discussed the reason we conducted this research and our findings and recommendations, including safety planning, planning for shared use of mobile devices, and community assessments, among others. * * * * If you want to read the research findings, search for Safety planning for technology: displaced women and girls’ interactions with information and communication technology in Lebanon and harm reduction considerations for humanitarian settings in the Journal of International Humanitarian Action or visit https://jhumanitarianaction.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s41018-018-0031-x

What is the protection information management initiative? Jun 07, 2018

The Protection Information Management Initiative is a collaboration of inter-agency actors from service provision to academia with the joint goal of utilizing data to enable evidence-informed decision making in displacement settings. This initiative provides a space and platform to collaborate and systematize the protection information management in terms of principles, process and tools. Listen and learn more about this effort and the tools you can access. You can also visit pim.guide for more information.

What does ethical storytelling have to do with GBV data? May 22, 2018

Stories can humanize data in a powerful way. They're an impactful tool for conveying a message, issuing a call to action, and helping see beyond the stats, but how can we do this ethically? In this episode, we talked with Michael Kass of The Center for Story and Spirit about ethical storytelling. To learn more: http://www.michaelkass.co/; http://ethicalstorytelling.com/

What is secondary data and how can I utilize it? May 09, 2018

The GBVIMS is a useful and efficient source of data, but what else is out there? How can other existing data sources complement the outputs of the GBVIMS and aid in stronger data analysis? In this episode, we talk about secondary data, or data that is not collected by your effort, but already exists, and how you can effectively utilize it.

What survivor data is safe to share? Apr 17, 2018

Information sharing is a complex exercise in coordination, trust-building, and adhering to ethical standards. In this episode, we talk about an information sharing utopia, and how information sharing can go wrong, and what lessons have been learned along the way.

How do you make sense of prevalence? Mar 27, 2018

Prevalence is a proportion of a population with a particular outcome, meant to be representative of a larger population. In this episode we talk about the types of prevalence, the difficulty and limitations, and ways to utilize prevalence data and incidence data.

Accountability for Humanitarian Data Breaches Mar 09, 2018

Recently a data platform was breached exposing personal information, location, photos, and other demographics of displaced families receiving cash assistance from an NGO. We have a responsibility as humanitarian service providers to better protect data and act responsibly with data, but what should that look like? Is this a wake-up call for the humanitarian community to raise data protection and privacy to an important and urgent issue? Do we need new mechanisms to keep us accountable? Read about the breach here: https://www.irinnews.org/opinion/2017/12/08/humanitarian-data-breaches-real-scandal-our-collective-inaction

What is our responsibility when it comes to data? Feb 27, 2018

Data protection is more often the topic of discussion of late. But what about data responsibility? This goes beyond compliance or legal frameworks. What are the necessary ethical considerations when it comes to managing GBV survivor data? We dig into that question in this episode and talk about the Netherlands Rec Cross new 510 Data Responsibility Policy https://www.510.global/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/510_Data_Responsibility_Policy_V.2_PUBLIC-1.pdf

What's so dangerous about email? Nov 29, 2017

What’s the problem with emails? In our setting as it relates to survivor data protection, the problem is we spend all this time talking about protecting survivor data and confidentiality, safe data management, safe data storage – all for nothing when we then send emails with identifying information about survivors in it. Listen to this episode to learn more about why this is a dangerous practice and what you should advocate for instead.

Data Triangulation Nov 22, 2017

Data triangulation is the practice of reviewing and validating findings by looking at multiple sources of data related to one topic or issue. In this episode, we talk about the sociological history of data triangulation as a process of combining data from different sources to understand a social phenomenon. We talk about other data sources to consider and guidance for comparing findings. What hypotheses does this data support or negate? Are there biases or limitations in the data we should acknowledge? What are other explanations? Does this lead to something we can take action on?

Data Mapping Oct 31, 2017

Data mapping, also called information mapping, is the practice of visual representing the inputs, outputs, resources and flow of data. It can be highly beneficial when starting to implement the GBVIMS or when your program structure or coordination responsibilities change to conduct an information management mapping exercise. This is a constructive first step in designing the flow of a functional information system and will help in later planning. In this episode we talk about the process and the importance and practical steps. You can also learn more by watching our video short on the topic: https://youtu.be/KeMyjtGdJE0

Oops! Breaches of the Information Sharing Protocol Oct 18, 2017

In this episode, we're talking all things breaches. What is a breach? What is the spectrum of breaches? How do you resolve a breach of the information sharing protocol? Listen, learn, and prevent breaches from happening in the first place.

Data Protection Principles and Practices Oct 04, 2017

Data protection is the act of protecting personal information in how it is collected, stored, used, and shared. It is a crucial component of upholding our responsibility to survivors in ensuring their control of their data and protecting what data they have consented to be shared. In this episode, learn about the importance, when data is protected, and an overview of tools available.

Do we take protection of survivor data seriously enough? Sep 08, 2017

In this episode, we discussed the recent Guardian article from the Secret Aid Worker blog that poses the question: do we take data protection of vulnerable populations seriously? Read the article here: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionals-network/2017/jun/13/secret-aid-worker-we-dont-take-data-protection-of-vulnerable-people-seriously

Inter-Agency Gender-Based Violence Case Management Guidelines Aug 22, 2017

Case management is the core function of gender-based violence response programming. In this episode, Meghan O'Connor talks about the recently released Inter-Agency Gender-Based Violence Case Management Guidelines (available at gbvresponders.org)

Linking Data Analysis with Programming: Lebanon Jun 21, 2017

This is the second in our series of Linking Data Analysis with Programming - covering how the GBVIMS inter-agency group used their data to inform their coordination, advocacy and response. Read the whole story here: http://www.gbvims.com/learn-more/linking-data-analysis-to-programming/

What is the Child Protection Information Management System (CPIMS)? Jun 14, 2017

The Child Protection Information Management System is a practical, field-level tool that supports effective and timely case management of individual vulnerable children. It is comprised of database software and accompanying resources and guidance documents. In this episode, we talk all things CPIMS and get a peek into how the CPIMS and GBVIMS relate.

What to expect when you're rolling out the GBVIMS May 20, 2017

From initial assessment to care and maintenance, learn about the process and what you can expect in rolling out the GBVIMS

How to Conduct a Data Analysis Session Jan 03, 2017

Analysis is a key part of the information management process. In this episode we talk about how to conduct a data analysis session. We cover the purpose, how to include other sources of data, and we review the four steps of data analysis as well as 10 practical tips on how to conduct a data analysis session.

Data Points to Analyze Part 1: Number, Relationship, Location, Referral Pathway Oct 07, 2016

The first in our new series on data points to look at for analysis. This one covers the overall incident number, the perpetrator-survivor relationship, incident location and the referral pathway

What are the steps of data analysis? Sep 29, 2016

What are the four steps of data analysis?

Linking Data Analysis with Programming: Democratic Republic of Congo Aug 11, 2016

This is the first in our series of Linking Data Analysis with Programming - covering International Rescue Committee's use of GBVIMS data to inform their programming. Read the whole story at gbvims.com

Let's Talk about Consent- Aug 08, 2016

Talking about consent for services and information sharing is a tough skill to master - join us as we talk through the steps.

How can the GBVIMS and MARA work together? Aug 03, 2016

Where does MARA fit within the GBVIMS?

What's so important about coordination? Jul 16, 2016

Why does coordination matter? How does good coordination impact the GBVIMS?

GBVIMS: What's new with the GBVIMS? Jun 07, 2016

The GBVIMS enables humanitarian actors to safely collect, store, and analyze reported data on gender-based vilence and facilitates the safe and ethical share of this data with other local actors. Episode 1 gives an overview of the system and the what's upcoming.

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