Investing In Impact: Inclusive Approaches to Resourcing GBVF Prevention and Response in the G20 and Beyond

Gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) remain among the most pervasive and entrenched human rights violations globally, inflicting profound harm on individuals, families, and societies. Despite decades of advocacy and international commitments, one in three women worldwide continues to experience violence in her lifetime, and alarming trends, such as a 15% rise in female genital mutilation (FGM) prevalence and the rapid growth of digital violence, underscore the urgent need for action. This policy brief calls for transformative, innovative, and inclusive approaches to resourcing GBVF prevention and response. It highlights global best practices, such as Australia’s dedicated multi-billion-dollar funding for its National Plan, South Africa’s ring-fenced investment in its National Strategic Plan on GBVF, and Canada and France’s adoption of gender-responsive budgeting.