Risk Communication and Community Engagement Key Messages for Cholera Outbreaks

This is a risk communication and community engagement key message bank for cholera outbreaks. These messages should be adapted to the local context and audience based on needs, epidemiological, and social/behavioral data. Messaging should always be provided in the local language, with respect to literacy levels, and through trusted information channels. Notes have been added in the text where special care should be taken to adapt messages for the setting. This resource is available in six other languages. (Spanish, French, Russian, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese)

Last modified: May 19, 2023

Language: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Russian

Source: World Health Organization

Year of Publication: 2023

Online Q&A on Cholera Outbreaks

This website provides a set of questions and answers on cholera outbreaks for use on a country level. It was developed by the World Health Organization RCCE team. It has been translated into Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish.

Last modified: May 19, 2023

Language: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish

Source: World Health Organization

Year of Publication: 2023

Les Principes De JOGJAKARTA

Tous les êtres humains naissent libres et égaux en dignité et en droits. Tous les droits humains sont universels, interdépendants, indivisibles et intimement liés. L’orientation sexuelle et l’identité de genre font partie intégrante de la dignité et de l’humanité de toute personne et ne doivent pas être à l’origine de discriminations ou d’abus.

Les Principes de Jogjakarta (Principes sur l’application de la législation internationale des droits humains en matière d’orientation sexuelle et d’identité de genre) affirment les normes juridiques internationales obligatoires auxquelles les États doivent se conformer. Ils promettent un futur différent, où tous les êtres humains, nés libres et égaux en dignité et en droits, pourront jouir de ces précieux droits acquis lors de leur naissance même.

All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. All human rights are universal, interdependent, indivisible and interrelated. Sexual orientation and gender identity are integral to the dignity and humanity of every person and should not be a basis for discrimination or abuse.

The Yogyakarta Principles (Principles on the Application of International Human Rights Law in relation to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) affirm binding international legal standards to which states must adhere. They promise a different future, one in which all human beings, born free and equal in dignity and rights, will be able to enjoy these precious rights acquired at birth itself.

Last modified: May 18, 2023

Language: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish

Year of Publication: 2007

Guide D’accompagnement Pour L’inclusion Des Personnes Trans

Le sexe, masculin ou féminin, qui est officiellement attribué à la naissance repose sur l’examen des caractéristiques physiques extérieures, et en particulier l’apparence externe des organes génitaux. Il peut dès lors arriver que le sexe attribué ne corresponde pas à l’identité de genre, c’est-à-dire à la façon dont une personne pense et ressent son genre.

Ce guide permet aux enseignant-e-s, personnels administratifs et éducatifs d’être informés des dispositions légales en la matière et de pouvoir ainsi oeuvrer à la mise en place de bonnes pratiques. Il permet également à chaque personne trans concernée de faire valoir ses droits dans les différentes démarches qu’elle a à accomplir durant ses études.

The sex, male or female, that is officially assigned at birth is based on an examination of external physical characteristics, particularly the external appearance of the genitals. Therefore, the assigned sex may not correspond to gender identity, that is, to the way a person thinks and feels about his or her gender.

This guide allows teachers, administrative and educational staff to be informed of the legal measures in this field and to work towards the implementation of good practices. It also allows each trans person concerned to assert his or her rights in the various steps that must be taken during their studies.

Last modified: May 18, 2023

Language: English, French

Source: CFWB

Year of Publication: 2018

Increasing the Use of Social and Behavior Change in Health Systems Strengthening: Evidence and Recommendations to Improve Primary Health Care

Social and behavior change (SBC) efforts can help health systems more effectively engage communities, identify, and communicate their needs, build trust in the health system, and harness the collective power of communities to mobilize resources and structures to enhance health system performance and accountability. Despite this enthusiasm, gaps remain in understanding the overlooked links between SBC and health systems strengthening (HSS) work and its support and documentation.

To fill this gap, Breakthrough ACTION developed the technical brief “Increasing the Use of Social and Behavior Change in Health Systems Strengthening: Evidence and Recommendations to Improve Primary Health Care.” The brief summarizes findings from a literature review and technical consultations related to the effects of integrating SBC within HSS in low- and middle-income countries. It presents evidence, potential operational frameworks for increased integration between SBC and HSS, operational challenges, and evidence gaps. Additionally, the brief provides concrete recommendations and identifies promising opportunities to increase the use of effective SBC in HSS programming.

Last modified: May 11, 2023

Language: English

Source: Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

Year of Publication: 2023

Guidance Note on Community Engagement for Cholera Outbreak Response in the East and Southern Africa Region

The purpose of this guidance note is to support Ministries of Health, UNICEF, and other response partners in the East and Southern Africa region to design and implement effective, community-centered, and data-driven community engagement for cholera outbreak response. This guidance note was written in April 2023 in response to an increase in cholera outbreaks in the region and draws on the Social Science in Humanitarian Action Platform (SSHAP)’s past work on cholera.

Last modified: May 11, 2023

Language: English

Source: Social Science in Humanitarian Action Platform

Year of Publication: 2023

Learning Brief: Handwashing Behavior Change

This brief presents approaches and lessons learnt with regard to improving hand-washing behaviors across 15 countries. It is based on a rapid scan of the secondary sources available from Water for Women projects, including mid-term reviews, knowledge and learning products, and project reporting. The brief describes strategies partners have adopted to improve handwashing with soap (HWS).

Source: Water for Women

Date of Publication: April 26, 2023

Lessons Learned in Gender Transformative Health Programming

This brief summarizes the methods, findings, and conclusions of a rapid literature review of systematic reviews of evaluated gender transformative health programs. It sheds light on how best to achieve gender equality and health outcomes through gender transformative programming. The brief provides recommendations for program implementers, health advocates, and funders for improving the effectiveness and sustainability of gender-transformative health programs.

Last modified: April 12, 2023

Language: English

Source: Interagency Gender Working Group (IGWG)

Year of Publication: 2022

Men in Focus – Practice Guide

Building on the Our Watch Men in focus evidence review, this practice guide outlines the long-term, collective, and intersectional approach needed to dismantle and transform the norms, structures, and practices that reinforce gender inequality and lead to men’s violence against women.

The Men in focus practice guide: Addressing masculinities and working with men in the prevention of men’s violence against women offers practical strategies on engaging with men and boys on masculinities, such as focusing on building empathy and motivation and fostering self-awareness.

This guide will assist you to:

build rapport with men to challenge social norms, structures, and practices that underpin gender inequality and drive men’s violence against women
address gender inequality and the gendered drivers of violence
develop and deliver prevention initiatives.

All men have a role to play in changing our society to make it safer and more equal, and we believe our new guide will help to enact this change.

Last modified: April 12, 2023

Language: English

Source: Our Watch

Year of Publication: 2022

Gender-transformative approach toolkit – 5 Ways to Transform Negative Gender Norms Into Positive Ones

The toolkit consists of 5 separate modules (also available in French) and is based on Rutgers’ gender-transformative approach. This approach examines, questions, and transforms rigid gender and sexual norms and underlying power imbalances, with the aim of inclusively improving the sexual and reproductive rights of young people. It also addresses the root causes of sexual and gender-based violence – which impacts one in three women worldwide – and other harmful practices.

Rutgers believes in changing norms and values that tolerate, justify, and legitimize violence. Otherwise, it will be impossible to prevent and end sexual and gender-based violence and ensure the rights of all young people.

In the toolkit, each module delves deeper into a part of sexual and reproductive health and rights:

Last modified: April 12, 2023

Language: English, French

Source: Rutgers

Year of Publication: 2022

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