Presidential Summit on GBVF II: Summit Resolutions

This document captures the resolutions from the second Presidential Summit on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) held in November 2022. With 1,500 delegates in attendance, the summit brought together survivors, government representatives, and people from all walks of life to confront South Africa’s ongoing GBVF crisis. The resolutions focus on deepening accountability, accelerating action, and amplifying efforts to implement the National Strategic Plan on GBVF (NSP). Key commitments include addressing patriarchal systems, increasing support for marginalised groups, and reinforcing sector-wide accountability across government, civil society, and other stakeholders. This document outlines specific, time-bound actions to drive progress across critical areas such as justice, economic empowerment, social cohesion, and research. It reflects a united commitment to eradicating GBVF and ensuring that South Africa’s response is swift, effective, and inclusive.