Every Woman Treaty

In the face of the global culture of impunity on violence against women, the Every Woman Treaty mainstreams the right to a life free from violence for every woman and girl, everywhere. We work to eliminate this violence worldwide by mobilizing a global movement and advancing a treaty to prevent violence against women and girls.

1. We believe every woman and girl has a right to a life free from violence.
2. We believe massive gaps in the global implementation and legal framework on violence against women must be addressed.
3. We believe a global treaty on violence against women and girls will be a substantial step forward in protecting women and girls from violence.
4. We believe effective policy grows from real-world expertise of human rights practitioners and survivors.
5. We believe campaigns must be participatory to maximize impact, engaging a diverse community in the effort to end violence against women and girls.
6. We believe men and boys must play a critical leadership role in ending violence against women and girls.
7. We believe in a foundation of rigorous research and policy analysis.
8. We believe success is founded on respect, professionalism, listening, hard work, creativity, honesty, and relentlessness.

Objective #1: Secure the World Health Organization/ H6 as Governing Body
1. Secure support from Coalition on public health frame.
2. Secure Advocacy Consultants with WHO influence.
3. Write Key Messaging Guide specific to WHO priorities (SDG’s, 2030).
4. Directly engage WHO/ UN/ H6 insiders (DG Chief of Staff, Gender Department).
5. World Health Assembly commissions/ convenes/ resolves to create treaty.

Objective #2: 20+ Lead Nations Introduce Treaty into International Law
1. Identify 50 Lead Nations, ranked.
2. Map connections/ networks/ influencers with top 30 Target Nations.
3. Segment Lead Nations/ draft Key Messages Guide & research specific to segment priorities.
4. Meet, map, meet.
5. Engage 5-10 Lead Nations Ministers of Health to pressure WHO.
6. Map, engage, and secure signatures from early adopters (100+).

Objective #3: Finalize Treaty Contents in Accordance with Core Platform
1. Complete Global Consultation, including target lead nations.
2. Distribute memo Evidence-Based Interventions on VAW: A Guide to the Research.
3. Develop final Core Platform with evidence-based interventions integrated.
4. Support advocate input at treaty content negotiations and drafting.
5. Establish rigorous “before” metrics.
6. Organize Preparatory Conferences (Prep Conns)

Objective #4: Catalyze $1 Billion (USD) + for Implementation Fund
1. Convene Experts for Implementation Costing based on Core Platform.
2. Secure endorsements/ pledges for Fund budget ask.
3. Include full budget/ pledge process in all conversations about treaty contents.
4. Launch The Everywoman Fund/ $1 Campaign.

Objective #5: Support 1000 Frontline NGOS from 100 + Nations to Advance Treaty
1. Provide toolkits, playbooks, and funding for frontline advocates to run national campaigns.
2. Partner to train advocates to take world stage (communications/ campaigns/ advocacy).
3. Build clout for frontline advocates through media exposure and support.
4. Support strong network through online, regional, and international events and social media.
5. Build campaign Steering Committee with proven leaders/ working group members.

Objective #6: Activate Influencers and 1 Million Citizens to “Sign it”
1. Develop toolkits, playbooks, and support materials for “Community Catalysts.”
2. Secure support from partner orgs/ networks to engage 1 M community catalysts.
3. Identify & directly support 1000 “Community Catalysts” to mobilize 10+ others.
4. Distribute branded identity-building materials with symbol (stickers, t-shirts, bracelets).
5. Engage online community with “Signed” Actions & Fund asks virtual marches, etc.
6. Support real-world Signings—runs, vigils, dinners, etc.—and sharing these actions on social media.
7. Influencers “Sign it” (corporate, religious, community)