Harmonization of vulnerability assessment tools for SRHR, HIV and GBV in humanitarian settings

This report presents the findings from a study on the need for harmonized and integrated vulnerability assessment tools for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), gender-based violence (GBV) and HIV in eastern and southern Africa. The objective of the study was to develop and test a suite of harmonized tools to strengthen the evidence-based advocacy case for strengthening SRHR, HIV and GBV in vulnerability assessment practices and coordination mechanisms.The study was conducted in five countries: Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. The method was highly participative, with input from a wide range of stakeholders through interviews and workshops. Activities included document review, key informant interviews, rapid review of current vulnerability assessment processes in the study countries, and design and testing of the tools.