The Government of Australia takes a comprehensive approach to advancing the rights of women and girls, targeting its investments to initiatives that enhance gender equality, global health and humanitarian relief. Ending gender-based violence is one critical part of these efforts.

Active funds

Gender-Based Violence Prevention in Southeast Asia
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Past funds

Resilient Livelihoods Development for Women & Youth Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Maguindanao
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An adolescent girl holds her newborn daughter in a bloodied blanket. There is an IV line in the girl’s wrist.

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Female genital mutilation in infancy still common, Gambian mothers say
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Publications

2024 Annual Report of FGM Joint Programme - Accelerating Action: Strengthening alliances and addressing pushback against ending female genital mutilation

Financial data for Australia

Key figures

Date
Contributor
Project
Amount
Australia
Preventing GBV in Southeast Asia
USD 4,999,999
Australia
Improving livelihoods for women & youth IDPs, Philippines
AUD 1,300,000
Australia
Improving livelihoods for women & youth IDPs, Philippines
AUD 2,000,000
Date
Contributor
Project
Amount
Australia
Preventing GBV in Southeast Asia
$639,420
Australia
Preventing GBV in Southeast Asia
$1,588,605
Australia
Improving livelihoods for women & youth IDPs, Philippines
$863,214
Australia
Improving livelihoods for women & youth IDPs, Philippines
$1,493,652