Action Plan for SIDA’s Work against Gender-Based Violence

Brief Description

The overall objective of the plan is to contribute to a reduction of gender-based violence and promote the rights and the economic and political empowerment of those subject to gender-based violence - mainly women and girls - in Sida's partner countries and in humanitarian assistance. The Plan identifies different forms of gender-based violence being violence due to harmful traditional or customary practices, violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and sexual abuse in conflict and post-conflict situations.