Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and Countering Trafficking in Persons (C-TIP) West Africa

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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and Countering Trafficking in Persons (C-TIP) in West Africa, specifically targeting organizations working at local, national, and cross-border levels within Coastal West Africa, including Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Togo, and Cameroon. The RFI aims to gather insights from diverse stakeholders, including private sector actors and NGOs, to better understand the complexities and ongoing efforts in combating these significant human rights and developmental challenges. The document underscores SGBV as a priority for the U.S. government, particularly in light of alarming statistics indicating varying prevalence rates across the region. Major forms include intimate partner violence, early marriage, female genital mutilation, and school-related violence. Similarly, human trafficking, encompassing forced labor and sexual exploitation, poses serious threats exacerbated by regional instability, conflict, and economic challenges. Responses to the RFI are voluntary and may help refine USAID's future activity designs; however, submitting comments does not position organizations favorably for future funding opportunities. The RFI includes specific questions targeting organizational involvement in SGBV and C-TIP addressing various strategic aspects, geographical scope, and recent activities.