Handbook for Conducting Multi-stakeholder Vulnerability Assessments for SRHR, HIV, and GBV in Humanitarian Settings

This handbook, developed under the 2gether 4 SRHR programme by four leading United  Nations agencies—UNFPA, UNICEF, UNAIDS, and WHO—seeks to address this urgent need  by introducing a harmonized framework for integrating SRHR, GBV, and HIV into vulnerability assessments across humanitarian settings. Rooted in the findings of an extensive study conducted from 2021 to 2023, it represents a milestone in collaborative humanitarian work, informed by consultations across regional, national, and community levels.

The tools and guidance are designed to empower humanitarian agencies, national governments, and community-based organizations to integrate SRHR, GBV, and HIV considerations into their assessments with greater nuance and flexibility. By facilitating the collection of local, community-based perspectives, the handbook ensures that those most  affected by crises are no longer passive recipients but active contributors in identifying and  addressing their own needs.