This report outlines Amnesty International’s perspective on the reliance of criminal law in addressing gender-based violence. The report states that while criminal law is an important aspect of addressing gender-based violence, it is not the only avenue of redress that should be taken. The report highlights that while criminal law focuses on punishment of perpetrators it doesn’t focus on solving the deeper issues of social-cultural structures and discrimination that are at the root of gender-based violence. The article notes that justice needs to take into account the survivors. Therefore, the article suggests that there needs to be a more comprehensive implementation of measures that will address gender-based violence such as social and economic support mechanisms, programs to engage men and boys as partners for gender equality, and due diligence standard call for training of various groups like the police.