01 November 2019
Commitment title:
Kingdom of Tonga Country Statement on Achieving Zero GBV
Commitment description:The Kingdom of Tonga commits to having zero sexual and gender-based violence by 2030 and onward with optimism. The issue of GBV is one that requires real investment and multi-sector collaboration. With endeavors such as the development of the service delivery protocol and referral pathways and strengthening existing systems in place – the vision for Tonga to address the enormous issue of GBV is looking positive.
Modes of engagement:
- Policy and guidanceService Delivery Protocol
- Programmatic actionMISP Training GBVie
Commitment to be actioned in:
Tonga
Submitted from:
Tonga
Submitted by
Tonga
Thematic area
Address gender-based violence and the harmful practices of child, early and forced marriages and female genital mutilation
Address gender-based violence and the harmful practices of child, early and forced marriages and female genital mutilation
Commitment category
(5) (a) Zero sexual and gender-based violence and harmful practices, including zero child, early and forced marriage, as well as zero female genital mutilation; and (b) Elimination of all forms of discrimination against all women and girls, in order to realize all individuals’ full socio-economic potential.
