About this episode

The episode explores strategies to end gender-based violence and its economic impact.

Gender-based violence affects nearly 1 in 3 women in their lifetime.  Beyond the trauma it causes, it is also a huge drain on the economy. UN Women estimates that GBV costs countries about $1.5 trillion per year, or approximately 2% of global GDP.  But greater financial security and autonomy can help protect women from violence.  In season 10 of the Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women, we examine what it would take to end gender-based violence. Host Reena Ninan and reporters around the world talk to changemakers and thought leaders about the most effective strategies for reducing GBV, including economic security, prevention programs, engaging allies, and curbing online harassment.  The Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women is a podcast from Foreign Policy, supported this season by the Ford Foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Reena Ninan

Topics covered

• gender-based violence
• economic security
• prevention programs
• women's autonomy
• global GDP
• changemakers
• thought leaders

Keywords

• gender-based violence
• economic impact
• UN Women
• Ford Foundation
• women's rights
• prevention strategies
• online harassment

Sponsors

Ford Foundation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UN Women

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