United Nations
UNWOMEN
9th february, 2025
Reducing gender based violence in underdeveloped countries
Signatories: The Czech Republic, Turkey, Qatar, Costa Rica, Nepal, Vietnam, Peru, Malaysia,
Israel, Portugal, United States Of America, Bahrain, Norway, Germany, Sudan, Chile,
Switzerland, South Korea, France, Bangladesh, Jamaica, Tunisia ,Madagascar, Finland, Armenia
, Ukraine, Sweden, Russia, Thailand, Dominican Republic, cuba, italy,greece, Iran, Islamic
Republic of Pakistan, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Germany, UAE, South Korea, Bahrain,
Ukraine, Uzbekistan,South Africa, Venezuela, Switzerland
The UN Women Executive Board,
Stressing the importance of adequately addressing Gender-based violence to empower genders
being oppressed,
Recognizing that each year, 12 million girls are forced into marriage before the age of 18,
robbing them of their childhood and potential, and noting the alarming statistics from the World
Health Organization indicating that child brides face double the risk of complications in
childbirth and are more likely to drop out of school, limiting their future opportunities,
Acknowledging the reports from organizations like Girls Not Brides, which indicate that 40% of
girls in South Asia are married as children, perpetuating cycles of poverty and violence, while
affirming the Czech Republic's commitment to protecting children through a minimum marriage
age set at 18,
Reaffirming the importance of international laws and frameworks established to combat
gender-based violence (GBV), including the UN Security Council Resolution 1325, which
emphasizes women's participation in peace processes and the protection of women and girls in
conflict situations,
Stressing the need for accountability among nations to fulfill their commitments under these
international frameworks, particularly the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of
Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), which outlines the measures states must take to
eliminate discrimination against women and ensure active implementation in conflict and
post-conflict settings,
Highlighting the constitutional framework of the Czech Republic, particularly Article 32, which
guarantees the right to personal dignity and protection against discrimination, and the
Constitutional Court's reinforcement of the state's obligation to combat gender-based violence as
a violation of fundamental rights,
Recognizing that abortion has been legal in the Czech Republic since 1986, allowing women to
seek an abortion on request up to the 12th week of pregnancy, with certain regulations in place
thereafter, reflecting the nation's commitment to women's reproductive rights and autonomy in
health decisions,
1) Encourages the creation of one-stop protection centers situated within Major Urban city
hospitals:
a) These operate as a one-location center providing immediate support and
assistance to victims of GBV It will provide health, psychosocial counseling, and
legal services;
b) These would be effective immediately;
c) These would be implemented in underdeveloped countries facing gender based
violence;
2) Recommends the establishment of "Specialized Gender-Based Violence Courts" in
underdeveloped nations to:
a) Provide fast-tracked legal proceedings for GBV cases, reducing delays and backlog,
b) Assign female-led judicial panels and trained GBV prosecutors to ensure sensitive and
survivor-centered trials,
c) Implement mandatory protection orders and witness anonymity mechanisms,
d) Be funded through the UN Women Trust Fund, regional development banks, and
voluntary contributions from developed nations,
e) Report progress every six months to the Global Task Force Against GBV and national
justice ministries,
3) Calls on all nations to increase the awareness of the campaign 16-days activism against
gender based violence which kicks off on 25 november, the international day for the elimination
of violence against women, and runs until 10 december, the human rights day,
a) Encourages everyone to wear orange as a bright and optimistic colour to represent a
world free from violence against women and girls,
4) Further recommends scholarships and funds should be given to female students so that early
and child marriages can be prevented by role of education, teachers should be trained, campaigns
and programs should be launched to educate not only women but everyone, government should
work with NGOs,
5) Recognizes the importance of inclusive and participatory governance, this resolution calls for
structured community engagement mechanisms that allow all members, particularly
marginalized groups, to actively contribute to policy development By fostering open
communication and collaboration, such engagement ensures that diverse perspectives are
considered, leading to more effective and context-specific solutions
Additionally, it strengthens social cohesion and trust between communities and decision-makers,
promoting a sense of ownership and shared responsibility in shaping policies that directly impact
their well-being,
6) Provides ongoing training and capacity-building for healthcare providers, law enforcement
officials, and other relevant professionals to ensure effective prevention, identification, and
response to GBV,
7) Supports the involvement of religious and community leaders in:
a) Challenging cultural norms that perpetuate GBV,
b) Promoting gender equality within families, schools, and workplaces,
8) Develops and implements policies and laws that protect women and girls from GBV, and
ensure that perpetrators are held accountable,
9) Establishes the Global Alliance for Gender Safety and Empowerment (GAGSE) as a
transformative force to combat GBV, human trafficking, and forced labor through the following
mechanisms:
a) Policy Implementation and Enforcement:
i) Partner with governments to adopt and enforce GBV policies aligned with
international human rights standards
ii) Support the creation of gender-sensitive legal frameworks to strengthen protections
against GBV
b) Gender-Based Violence Unit (GBVU):
i) Works in partnership with local governments, NGOs, and law enforcement to
address cases of domestic violence, sexual assault, and cultural oppression,
ii) Provides victim support services, including shelters, medical care, and legal
assistance.
iii) Develops and implements public awareness campaigns promoting gender equality
and challenging harmful cultural norms.
c) Anti-Trafficking and Forced Labor Division (ATFLD):
i) Works with INTERPOL, EUROPOL, and national law enforcement agencies to
dismantle trafficking networks.
ii) Monitors corporate supply chains to prevent forced labor and exploitation.
iii) Conducts international raids and provides victim recovery services.
d) Cybersecurity and Digital Protection Bureau (CDPB):
i) Develops AI-driven systems to monitor trafficking activities on digital platforms.
ii) Strengthens cybersecurity laws to protect survivors’ data and ensure secure
reporting.
iii) Partners with tech firms to combat online grooming and exploitation.
