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Addressing Gender-Based Violence: 16 Days of Activism
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 …
Uniting Against Violence: How a Remote Municipality in Nepal is …
Dec 9, 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 …
Tanzania Can Do More to Protect Women and Girls by Urgently …
There has been increasing attention to the issue of GBV in Tanzania with, for example, the recent adoption of National Plans of Action to end violence against women and children. The high rate of …
Tackling Gender-Based Violence is a Development Imperative
Sep 21, 2023 · Gender-Based Violence (GBV) represents a critical barrier to development globally. It is the most extreme manifestation of gender inequality and the most prevalent form of violence …
Terminology - World Bank Group
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. …
Tackling Gender Based Violence in Fragile Contexts
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 …
Beyond the 72 hours: Strengthening Care for Survivors of Violence to ...
Beyond the immediate humanitarian emergency response, there is broad recognition by the international community that investing in pathways out of risk and violence requires integrated and holistic …
Resources - World Bank Group
GBV Responders' Network: The IRC Women's Protection & Empowerment (WPE) Unit developed the GBV Emergency ToolKit based on years of experience responding to GBV in emergencies. The …
enGENDER IMPACT: Addressing Gender-Based Violence
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 takes …