Challenges and Perspectives on the Intersection between the Care-Economy and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Brazil and South Africa

The Care-GBV Intersection: Addressing Gender-Based Violence Through Economic and Social Policy

This policy brief examines the intersection of the care economy and gender-based violence in Brazil and South Africa, highlighting how unpaid care work and economic policies impact women’s vulnerability. It offers key policy recommendations, including universal basic income, gender-responsive budgeting, and investments in care infrastructure to address systemic inequalities.