Gender-based violence(GBV)is a profound and widespread problem in our time,impacting on almost every aspect of life.GBV(which disproportionately affects women and girls)is systemic,and deeply entrenched in institutions,cannot protect their bodies, meet their basic needs, participate fully in society and men perpetrate violence against women with impunity Most acts of interpersonal gender-based violence are committed by men against women,and the man perpetrating the violence is often known by the woman, such as a partner or family member.Several civil society organisations are working with women’s groups to build their agency and empower them to address the issues that impact their lives,such as structural and interpersonal violence.