Africa Making Progress on Tackling Gender-based Violence Thanks to Multi-sectoral Approach but Shortfalls Remain, Finds New Report

A new report has found countries in Africa are making progress in addressing and preventing gender-based violence (GBV), including female genital mutilation (FGM), thanks to the adoption of the multi-sectoral approach (MSA) involving all stakeholders in the development and implementation of programs to protect and promote women’s and girls’ rights. However, challenges such as lack of strong political commitment and limited resources are significantly impacting MSA’s effective implementation, finds research commissioned by Equality Now (www.EqualityNow.org), an international women’s rights orga…

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