Briefing Note: Understanding Mpox and Its Links to Gender-Based Violence

This briefing note aims to provide gender-based violence (GBV) practitioners and policymakers with essential information about Mpox, a viral disease. During public health emergencies like Mpox outbreaks, women and children may face increased risk of exposure to disease, greater obstacles to receiving accurate health information and services, and greater likelihood of experiencing GBV. Addressing these risks through inclusive communication strategies, ensuring access to critical services, and understanding specific GBV vulnerabilities is vital for the delivery of safer GBV programming and more effective control and prevention of Mpox.