In recognition of the International Day of the Elimination of Violence Against Women on the 25th November and during the 16 Days of Activism, PMMCH salutes advocates around the world who are coming together to raise awareness for ending gender-based violence, which more than one-third of women are estimated to experience in their lifetime.At the forefront of this crucial mission is the Lancet Commission on Gender-Based Violence and Maltreatment of Young People, which PMNCH is proud to spotlight this month.The Lancet Commission was launched to support global health, equity, human rights, and to recognize the economic imperatives of ending violence against women and children across the world. The primary objective of this Commission is to empower policymakers and advocates at all levels - global, regional, national and local - to instigate and amplify highly effective policies, interventions, and programs in health, education, income generation and gender equality. This is being done