Mizoram Launches GBV Solve Project to Curb Violence Against Women

Mizoram’s Social Welfare Minister Lalrinpuii expressed concern over the surge in violence against women, with reported cases rising from 3,094 in 2022–23 to 12,750 by early 2025. Launching the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Solve Project in Aizawl, she emphasized women’s empowerment as vital for social progress. The project, a collaboration between Aparajita, J-PAL South Asia, and Mission Foundation Movement (MFM), focuses on gender equality education, skill training, and livelihood support. It aims to build safer communities and promote gender justice across Mizoram.