The Accelerator for Gender Based Violence Prevention

Program thesis

The Accelerator for Gender Based Violence Prevention aims to increase funding and policy efforts for the prevention of gender-based violence globally.

Focus narrative

The Accelerator advocates for increased funding and policy commitments to prevent GBV, particularly in low and middle-income countries. Their goals include mobilizing at least $500 million in new funding for prevention work by 2026 and ensuring that 50% of the world's governments directly fund GBV prevention initiatives in their national policies.

Community overview

The Accelerator for Gender Based Violence Prevention (GBV Prevention) was created to support and drive a Shared Advocacy Agenda aimed at increasing funding and policy efforts for the prevention of gender-based violence (GBV). It was established by a group of experts from women's rights organizations, research institutions, UN agencies, donors, and governments. The organization is focused on mobilizing political will and financial support to end GBV, which affects one in three women globally.

Community focus

The Accelerator for GBV Prevention advocates for increased funding and policy commitments to prevent GBV, particularly in low and middle-income countries. Their goals include mobilizing at least $500 million in new funding for prevention work by 2026 and ensuring that 50% of the world's governments directly fund GBV prevention initiatives in their national policies. The organization collaborates with regional and national networks and women's funds to co-create advocacy strategies and communication tools.

Member value

Members benefit from a platform for joint learning, collaboration, and collective advocacy aimed at enhancing funding and policy commitments for GBV prevention.