Guiding Principles
UNHCR vs Partner Roles
Risk Levels & Response Timelines
Consent, Systems & Case Closure
100

Which guiding principle ensures the survivor controls who receives their personal information?

Confidentiality

100

Which phase of GBV case management is explicitly not UNHCR’s responsibility under the SOPs?

Full / comprehensive GBV case management

100

What is the required response time for Emergency GBV cases?

Immediately and on the same day (within 24 hours)

100

Which element must be present before any GBV referral can proceed?

Informed consent

200

Which principle requires GBV staff to honor survivors’ choices, including the decision to decline services?

Respect

200

Which UNHCR staff profile is authorised to conduct initial assessment and determine risk prioritisation?

Senior GBV Assistants

200

Which medical time limit determines emergency prioritisation for HIV prevention after rape?

PEP must be administered within 72 hours

200

What should staff do if a survivor does not consent to referral?

Provide information on available services and reassure the survivor they can seek support later

300

Which guiding principle applies specifically to cases involving children and prioritizes their safety and development?

Best Interests of the Child

300

Which UNHCR team function acts as the entry point for survivors approaching UNHCR through formal channels?

GBV team conducting intake and screening

300

A survivor reports ongoing IPV without immediate life‑threatening risk. What is the appropriate priority level?

High (Urgent)

300

Which system is used by partners for full GBV case management documentation?

GBVIMS+/Primero

400

What principle requires services to be provided without bias related to gender, nationality, disability, or identity?

Non-discrimination

400

What additional role does UNHCR have besides referrals and screening to ensure quality GBV response?

Oversight, coordination, monitoring, technical guidance, and capacity building

400

What distinguishes Medium from Low risk cases in terms of survivor resources?

Medium‑risk survivors lack housing, community support, or means of living; Low‑risk survivors have them

400

What exact justification must be recorded when closing a GBV case in the V4 GBV module?

That the case is closed because it has been transferred to a GBV implementing partner and no further UNHCR action is required

500

Which guiding principle requires GBV staff to avoid actions that could cause further harm to survivors?

Safety

500

In what exceptional situations may UNHCR directly manage GBV cases instead of partners?

When there are extreme protection risks, such as cases involving state actors, detention, severe SOGI risks, or high security threats

500

Which priority level allows referrals to services without referral for full GBV case management?

Medium priority

500

Which two systems must remain aligned with ProGres prioritisation categories according to the SOPs?

RAIS and ProGres V4 risk categorisation