Gender-based violence is devastating the lives of millions of women and girls around the world. It’s a global crisis that must be tackled head-on with sustained leadership and investments. The government has made good progress in implementing the Federal Strategy on Ending Gender-Based Violence but more is needed to ensure that women have equal access to services and protection no matter where they live in Canada. Improved access is particularly critical for Indigenous women, who are at much higher risk of violence. The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women has been mired in controversy and shortcomings, and the UN has called upon Canada to investigate allegations of modern-day forced sterilizations of Indigenous women.