[Correspondence] How gender-based violence undermines women's right to move

Physical activity is a powerful tool for improving physical and mental health, preventing chronic diseases, and enhancing wellbeing.1 Despite these established benefits, the global age-standardised prevalence of insufficient physical activity in 2022 was 31·3%.2 Several barriers hinder participation in physical activity, including insufficient time, financial constraints, poor health, and urban violence.3 However, an often overlooked factor is the impact of gender-based violence on women's ability to engage in safe and consistent exercise routines.