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title: "Policy Brief: Referral Pathway for GBV Survivors in Urban Setup of Bangladesh"
date: 2026-09-30T11:50:00-04:00
author: Mike Mella
canonical_url: "https://healthbridge.ca/library/policy-brief-referral-pathway-for-gbv-survivors-in-urban-setup-of-bangladesh"
section: Library
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#### Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health & Rights

### Library Publication 

 

 

   Author: HealthBridge and IPAS Bangladesh 

  

  Year:  2026  

  Regions:  Asia  

  Type:  Other Report  

  Languages:  English  

 

 

#### Document

### Summary

 

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a pervasive issue in both rural and urban areas of Bangladesh. Despite the urgent need, there is no formal referral system to support survivors, particularly women, adolescents, and children, facing various forms of violence. A referral system is essential to provide GBV survivors with on-time, safe, and confidential access to quality and multi-sectoral services.

 

 

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