Sep 25, 2019 · Gender-based violence (GBV) or violence against women and girls (VAWG), is a global pandemic that affects 1 in 3 women in their lifetime. This issue is not only devastating for survivors of …

Ending all forms of gender-based violence (GBV) is a key pillar of the World Bank Group's Gender Strategy. Building safer, stronger societies and economies starts with ensuring that women and girls …

Terminology The terms "gender-based violence" (GBV) and "violence against women" (VAW) are often used interchangeably, since most gender-based violence is perpetrated by men against women. …

Apr 27, 2023 · Overview Gender-based violence (GBV) is a drain on human capital development, poverty reduction, and growth; directly undermining the core objective of social protection. It has …

Dec 10, 2025 · In Bhotkhola, a rural municipality in the northeastern hills of Nepal, conversations about Gender-Based Violence (GBV) are now taking place. Once without formal response mechanisms …

Oct 11, 2024 · Conflicts in Ethiopia have devastated communities, and the resulting loss of services and breakdown in social support systems have made it harder to access lifesaving gender-based …

Mar 7, 2023 · It is fairly well documented that gender-based violence (GBV) increases during times of war and conflict. This includes sexual violence, forced or early marriage, and intimate partner …

Nov 30, 2023 · Gender-based violence (GBV) represents a critical barrier to development globally. In Eastern and Southern Africa, 42% of women experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetimes. …

The costs of gender-based violence (GBV) are substantial. Violence against women and girls impedes their full participation in society, limits access to education and economic participation, and hinders …

Apr 29, 2024 · Accompanying the GBV assessment is the Zimbabwe Gender Assessment, which notes that despite advancements in gender equality, such as securing women's reproductive rights, …