Revitalising GBV prevention and response in fragile and conflict settings amid a contracting funding environment

21 Oct 2026
Workshop Room 2

Gender-based violence is rising across conflict-affected settings just as humanitarian resources are under unprecedented pressure. Rather than asking how to do more with less, this session explores how innovative approaches developed by frontline organisations are reshaping GBV prevention and response through new partnerships, integrated service models and smarter financing and what it will take to bring these solutions to scale.

Speakers
John Ede
John Ede, Chief Executive Officer & President - Ohaha Family Foundation
Anna Tazita Samuel
Anna Tazita Samuel, Executive Director - Women for Change (WFC) South Sudan
Catherine Naisu
Catherine Naisu, Executive Director - Hamiza Development Foundation (HDF) Uganda
Tanjir Hossain
Tanjir Hossain, Team Lead International Humanitarian Action and Resilience Team & Head of ARISE Fund - ActionAid International
Kelly Joseph
Kelly Joseph, Founder & Fund Facilitator - La Soeur Fund