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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Across the globe, 818 million women have experienced physical or sexual partner violence or sexual violence by a non-partner—almost the total population of Sub-Saharan Africa. Photo: …

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 and …

May 6, 2024 · Women and girls in Mozambique are set to benefit from a new initiative to address Gender-based Violence (GBV), approved by the World Bank Board of Directors on April 30. …

Gender-based violence (GBV) is widespread around the world, in rich societies and in poor. It can take many different forms: physical, sexual, emotional, and economic. Gender-based violence …