# Ep. 19: Can Financial Inclusion Solve Gender-Based Violence?

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Podcast: [The Making Finance Work for Women Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-making-finance-work-for-women-podcast-6979996)
Published: 2025-01-21T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://makingfinanceworkforwomen.podbean.com/e/ep-19-can-financial-inclusion-solve-gender-based-violence/
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## Resource

Behind the closed doors of many homes, violence is a harsh reality—especially for women in low-income countries. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Anita Kemi DaSilva-Ibru, founder of the Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF), to explore the intersection of finance and gender-based violence. With one in three women worldwide experiencing physical or sexual violence—most often at the hands of intimate partners—the conversation delves into the devastating realities women face. In low-income countries, nearly 50% of women experience intimate partner violence, highlighting the urgency of addressing this issue globally. We’ll discuss how financial services can empower survivors, tackle economic violence—which often accompanies 99% of economic abuse cases—and provide pathways to independence and resilience. Drawing on Dr. DaSilva-Ibru's groundbreaking work in Nigeria and innovative survivor-centered approaches, she’ll explore with us the critical role financial institutions play in driving systemic change. Don’t miss this compelling discussion on leveraging finance as a catalyst for safety and empowerment. If you or someone you know has been affected by gender-based violence, please find some resources below: India: Women's Helpline 181 Phone: 181 (24/7 helpline across India) Website: https://www.ncw.nic.in/helpline Offers emergency support and guidance to women facing violence. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Helpline Phone: 022-25521111 Provides crisis intervention and support for women facing domestic violence. Sakhi (Support Centre for Women) Website: https://www.sakhi.org Offers shelter, counseling, legal aid, and support to survivors of domestic violence in different states. Nigeria: Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF) Helpline: (+234)-8…

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