This report is part of a series of research policy briefs aimed at informing the Alberta Primary Prevention Framework Policy Collaborative on strategies and actions to prevent domestic and sexual violence. Specifically, this report focuses on advancing gender equality as a primary prevention strategy to stop gender-based violence before it happens. The gender equality plan provides 15 evidence-based strategies and 84 actions for the Government of Alberta to implement. It highlights that gender inequality is a root cause of violence and that achieving gender equality is essential to prevent gendered violence. The report emphasizes the importance of consulting with women, equity-deserving groups, and Indigenous Peoples to prioritize and fine-tune the recommendations.