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The Rise of Gender-Based Violence in a Global Pandemic

In February 2021, the UNICEF and United Nations Population Fund predicted that there may be an additional two million cases of female genital mutilation/cutting over the next decade as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

USAID is investing in advocates through a small grants program that focuses on improving staff wellness and resiliency in GBV organizations. It is also crucial to continue prioritizing GBV prevention programming — such as the innovative work on positive masculinities in Panama through the BetterTogether Challenge.