Gender based violence(GBV)is a preventable and serious human rights violation whereby an individual is harmed based on their gender.1 The violence can be perpetrated physically,sexually,mentally or financially.This in...Gender based violence(GBV)is a preventable and serious human rights violation whereby an individual is harmed based on their gender.1 The violence can be perpetrated physically,sexually,mentally or financially.This includes domestic violence,rape,feticide/infanticide and female genital mutilation.As is to be expected,victims of GBV often suffer from life-long consequences and at times even death.The equation of GBV is significantly skewed against women and girls.Due to the sensitive and taboo nature of the topic,exact prevalence numbers of GBV remain difficult to ascertain with a global paucity of data on the matter.2 The World Health Organisation(WHO)estimates that 1 in 3 women will experience sexual or physical violence in their lifetime.1 This article will highlight 2 major forms of GBV in sexual violence and female feticide.展开更多
文摘Gender based violence(GBV)is a preventable and serious human rights violation whereby an individual is harmed based on their gender.1 The violence can be perpetrated physically,sexually,mentally or financially.This includes domestic violence,rape,feticide/infanticide and female genital mutilation.As is to be expected,victims of GBV often suffer from life-long consequences and at times even death.The equation of GBV is significantly skewed against women and girls.Due to the sensitive and taboo nature of the topic,exact prevalence numbers of GBV remain difficult to ascertain with a global paucity of data on the matter.2 The World Health Organisation(WHO)estimates that 1 in 3 women will experience sexual or physical violence in their lifetime.1 This article will highlight 2 major forms of GBV in sexual violence and female feticide.
