Strengthening GBV Response Systems in Burundi: Investing in People, Coordination, and Care
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UN Women, in partnership with the Government of Burundi and the European Union Delegation, brought together key service providers in Burundi for a capacity-building workshop focused on improving services for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV).
Held at Bujumbura, the workshop created a space for dialogue, learning, and collaboration among professionals providing psychosocial, legal, and medical support to survivors. The shared goal was clear: strengthen coordination and improve the quality of care across sectors.
This initiative is part of an institutional support project for the establishment of a National GBV Observatory within the Ministry of Justice, Human Rights and Gender, jointly funded by UN Women and the European Union in Burundi. Once operational, the Observatory will play a critical role in improving coordination, strengthening data systems, and informing evidence-based policies to prevent and respond to GBV.
The opening ceremony highlighted the strong commitment of national authorities and partners to protecting the rights and dignity of survivors. Speakers emphasized that effective GBV response requires specialized skills, gender-sensitive approaches, and close collaboration among all actors involved.
Over two days, participants engaged in technical group sessions, exchanged good practices, and jointly developed practical recommendations to enhance multisectoral coordination and service delivery.
By investing in people and systems, UN Women and its partners continue to support the Government of Burundi in building a coordinated, survivor-centered, and human rights–based response to gender-based violence — ensuring that no survivor is left behind.
Together, stronger systems mean safer pathways to justice, care, and healing.