04 November 2019
Commitment title:
Ending gender-based violence and other harmful practices
Commitment description:Yemen commits to ending all forms of violence against women and girls by 2030 through formulation of policies and strengthening systems that promote gender equality and combat harmful practices including early or forced marriage as well as female genital mutilation.
Mode of engagement:
- Policy and guidanceFormulation/review of strategies and mechanisms for GVB prevention and management
Submitted by
Republic of Yemen
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.
