Why domestic public resources are key to ending violence against women and girls

Adequate and sustained domestic public funding is essential to end violence against women and girls (VAWG) and advance gender equality. Yet, efforts to end VAWG remain globally under-resourced. Drawing on preliminary findings from a Spotlight Initiative-Dalberg study, this brief highlights how Spotlight Initiative — the United Nations High-Impact Initiative to end violence against women and girls — is helping to mobilise domestic public resources.