TY -
GEN
AU - Maruo, Mirai
AU - Arango, Diana J.
AU - Contreras-Urbina, Manuel
AU - Grossi, Ariana Maria del Mar
TI -
Addressing Gender-Based Violence to Accelerate Gender Equality
PB - The World Bank
KW - GBV
KW - Gender
KW - Gender Inequality
KW - Gender-Based Violence
KW - ICT Data and Statistics
KW - Prevention and Response
PY - 2023
N2 - Gender-based Violence (GBV) is the most egregious manifestation of gender inequality and an alarming global public health, human rights and development challenge. It is most often perpetrated against women and girls. This note reviews available data and evidence on GBV, outlines promising approaches, and presents strategic and operational recommendations. The following key messages serve as a call-to-action to policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and organizations seeking to eradicate GBV: GBV prevention and response clear the path to reach development goals, including gender equality. Institutionalizing GBV prevention and response across sectors, supported by adequate financing, can help prevent violence. Investments in technical expertise are essential. Collaboration and coordination with international and national partners as well as the private sector are critical for inclusive, sustainable, and deeper engagements. Supporting national coordinating bodies can enhance an effective and coherent multi-sectoral approach
BT - 38454
CY - Washington, D.C
UR - http://slubdd.de/katalog?TN_libero_mab2
ER -