Legislation: Constitution, 1996 The Constitution enshrines the right to equality and non-discrimination. Notably, the equality provision (section 17), protects against discrimination on limited grounds beings: gender, race, colour, ethnic origin, creed, or social or economic status. Further provisions of the constitution protect women’s rights, children’s rights, and the rights of persons with disabilities. National Domestic Violence Act 2007 (Act 732) Lauded as a significant milestone in Ghana’s human rights promotion, this Act offers crucial protection and support for victims of domestic violence. This legislation provides for victims and survivors of domestic violence, predominantly women, to seek protection orders to safeguard themselves from the harmful actions and behaviours of offenders, thereby addressing a pervasive issue that has inflicted immense suffering and pain on its victims. A key component of the Domestic Violence Act is the creation of the Domestic Violence Fund, which receives government allocations. This fund aims to furnish essential resources to aid agencies engaged in combating  GBV. The Act is currently under review by the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection. Criminal Code of 1960 (Act 29) Although it does not explicitly address GBV, this statute contains provisions related to offenses like rape, defilement, and indecent assault. It categorises certain behaviours as criminal offenses and specifies the corresponding penalties. Regarding statutory rape/defilement, Section 101(1) of Act 29 defines defilement as sexual intercourse, whether natural or unnatural, with a child under the age of 16. Section 101(2) stipulates that anyone who engages in sexual intercourse with a person under 16, regardless of consent, shall face imprisonment upon summary conviction for a term ranging from 7 to 25 years. Affirmative Action Bill This Bill aims to foster gender equality and enhance the empowerment of women across multiple domains, encompassing fields such as politics and decision-making roles. Through its provisions, this legislation seeks to indirectly tackle certain root causes of GBV by confronting systemic gender disparities. However, though the draft AA Bill was first approved by Cabinet in 2016 and CSOs have called for its enactment, it has faced significant procedural delays which have impeded its finalization in Parliament. Policy: National Strategic Framework on Ending Child Marriage in Ghana 2017-2026 This comprehensive plan is designed to combat and eradicate child marriage throughout the country. It was developed by the Ghanaian government, under the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MoGCSP), in collaboration with UNFPA and UNICEF and its partners. It delineates strategies, interventions, and objectives aimed at preventing child marriage, safeguarding vulnerable children, and facilitating access to education, healthcare, and other vital services for married girls. The framework emphasises multi-stakeholder collaboration, engaging government agencies, civil society organisations, religious and traditional leaders, and communities to collectively work towards ending child marriage and fostering a supportive environment for young girls in Ghana.