UNFPA-TechGig launch a nationwide hackathon – Crack the Code to Prevent and Address …

Gender-based violence (GBV) is one of the most prevalent human rights violations in the world. It knows no social, economic, or national boundaries. Worldwide, an estimated 1 in 3 women has experienced physical or sexual abuse in their lifetime. The most recent data from National Family Health Survey (NHFS-5) also reported that around 29.3% of married Indian women between the ages of 18-49 years have faced domestic violence/ or sexual violence. The risk of and vulnerability to GBV increases on account of intersections of gender with sexual orientation, disability, caste, and age. Similarly, GBV risks are known to increase during humanitarian crises such as public health emergencies, natural calamities, and conflicts. Today, with the increased use and reliance on technology and digital spaces, we also see the emergence of newer forms of GBV where harm is perpetrated through online spaces. Clearly, GBV is all-pervasive, and addressing it in all its forms with a particular focus on those with increased vulnerabilities is no longer negotiable. Leading a life free from violence is a fundamental human right – and one that is critical to advance the realization of other human rights. The imperative action to address and end GBV is of utmost…
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