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Gender-based violence has negative impacts on country and an individual's economic growth

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It is costly for GBV survivors to seek legal protection. [iStockphoto]

Gender-based violence (GBV) has significant economic implications on survivors.

GBV includes various forms of physical, sexual, psychological, and economic abuse or violence primarily directed at women and girls, although it can affect anyone regardless of gender.

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