Since data is the stepping stone toward better decision-making, tackling weighty societal issues, such as domestic violence, require a data-based approach. The National Map of Gender Violence in Brazil is one compelling example of this premise. Given that 60-70% of women in Brazil aged 16 and older face gender-based violence, the Brazilian Federal Senate partnered with the Avon Institute and QlikTech International AB to combat this issue using advanced data integration technology, according to Beatriz Accioly (pictured, left), head of partnerships at Avon