For far too many women and girls across the Indo-Pacific, violence remains an ever-present threat. Gender-based violence is a critical issue across the region, with women and girls facing violence in both public and private spaces. One of the most severe forms is femicide, the gender-based killing of women and girls, which reflects the broader patterns of discrimination, inequality, and violence. Despite the prevalence of gender-based killings across the region, limited and inconsistent data collection makes it difficult for governments to identify patterns, assess risk patterns, and develop prevention strategies. 

It is now the responsibility of CSW to address the challenges that allow gender-based violence and femicide to persist across diverse cultural, legal, and political contexts. Delegates will consider how governments can improve data collection and reporting, strengthen legal protections and responsibilities, expand access to support services, and develop prevention measures. Particular attention should be given to the experience of marginalized and vulnerable populations. 

Delegates in CSW should develop practical, cooperative solutions that address both the immediate protection of women and the underlying social and institutional factors that contribute to gender-based violence across the Indo-Pacific.