In 2015, when the ASEAN Regional Plan of Action on the Elimination of Violence against Women (RPA on EVAW 2016 – 2025) was adopted, ASEAN Member States had seen progress in addressing violence against women. National laws and action plans had been dedicated to the issue, and resources were allocated to implement these frameworks. Shelters, hotlines, and other support services were strengthened for survivors of violence, and data on violence against women were collected and analysed for evidence-based policies and services.
