[{"bbox": [95, 151, 1133, 366], "category": "Text", "text": "will do so for cases of intimate partner violence¹⁶, however, reports are increasingly confirming cases of conflict related sexual violence and use of sexual violence against activists and women linked to the resistance¹⁷. The action will ensure the specific needs of survivors of CRSV will be taken into account in the design of activities and services, putting a strong emphasis on secure and confidential referral systems for such cases, still mostly unreported. In addition, activities aimed at promoting cohesion and community resilience will emphasize the cultivation of positive coping strategies, the adoption of social norms that support equality and non-violent behavior, as well as enhancing the capacity of civil society organizations, women's groups and networks, and communities to advocate and participate in decision-making processes."}, {"bbox": [95, 369, 1133, 451], "category": "Text", "text": "Finally, and in line with GAP III priorities, this action will strongly support the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda¹⁸, in particular through the direct promotion of the provision of medical, psycho-social, legal and safety support to all survivors of conflict-related sexual gender-based violence."}, {"bbox": [95, 499, 335, 525], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## Disaster Risk Reduction"}, {"bbox": [95, 539, 1133, 726], "category": "Text", "text": "With the escalating effects of climate change, Myanmar is increasingly susceptible to hazards of greater frequency and intensity, resulting in the potential displacement of populations. The country ranks 2nd out of 180 countries in the Global Climate Risk Index (2021, data for 2000 to 2019) and 18th out of 191 in the Index of Risk Management (INFORM, Mid-2022). The UNDRR Disaster framework SENDAI recognizes that the State bears primary responsibility for disaster risk reduction, but that this responsibility should be shared with other stakeholders. However, given the current political situation in Myanmar, the development of a comprehensive DRR strategy at the state level is not feasible."}, {"bbox": [95, 730, 1133, 785], "category": "Text", "text": "While this action does not directly focus on supporting DRR, it will strengthen resilience within civil society, including WROs and ethnic health organisations."}, {"bbox": [95, 790, 1133, 871], "category": "Text", "text": "Attention will also be given throughout the action to early warning systems and to the level of exposure to natural hazards such as cyclones, storm surges, floods and tsunamis that target communities are facing. This will facilitate adaptive implementation of the action in response to evolving levels of risks."}, {"bbox": [95, 926, 410, 952], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## Other considerations if relevant"}, {"bbox": [85, 1019, 423, 1047], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 3.4 Risks and Lessons Learnt"}, {"bbox": [82, 1062, 1167, 1445], "category": "Table", "text": "<table><thead><tr><td>Category</td><td>Risks</td><td>Likelihood (High/ Medium/ Low)</td><td>Impact (High/ Medium/ Low)</td><td>Mitigating measures</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1-to the external environment</td><td>Increasing armed conflicts and persistent inter-communal tensions lead to more limitation of access in affected areas,</td><td>High</td><td>Medium</td><td>Due diligence protocols will be put in place, including contingency plans in the event of security challenges.<br>The action will constantly monitor the political climate, local tensions and conflict.</td></tr></tbody></table>"}, {"bbox": [85, 1511, 1143, 1585], "category": "Footnote", "text": "¹⁶ Which statistically make up the vast majority of reported cases (UN Women. Regressing Gender Equality in Myanmar. Women living under the pandemic and military rule (2022): https://asiapacific.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/2022-03/mn-Myanmar-Women%20Report-NEW-06032022.pdf)"}, {"bbox": [85, 1589, 963, 1615], "category": "Footnote", "text": "¹⁷ “Unheard Voices – Qualitative Research on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Myanmar”, June 2022"}, {"bbox": [85, 1619, 577, 1645], "category": "Footnote", "text": "¹⁸ https://www.womenpeacesecurity.org/issue/wps-agenda/"}, {"bbox": [1026, 1680, 1141, 1705], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 13 of 31"}]