Gender-based violence encompasses any harmful act done to an individual because of their sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity. It includes various forms of violence that are often based on gender inequality and discrimination.
Forms of Gender-Based Violence
- Physical Violence: Includes hitting, slapping, or other forms of physical harm.
- Sexual Violence: Encompasses sexual assault, harassment, and other non-consensual sexual acts.
- Emotional or Psychological Abuse: Involves verbal abuse, threats, and manipulation aimed at undermining an individual’s self-esteem and well-being.
- Economic Abuse: Includes controlling or limiting access to financial resources, which can restrict an individual’s independence and choices.
- Cultural or Social Violence: Practices that are harmful and rooted in cultural or societal norms, such as female genital mutilation or forced marriages.
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