Violence against women and girls is a grave violation of human rights. Violence happens in public and private places. It has many forms which range from domestic or intimate partner violence to sexual harassment and assault, female genital mutilation, trafficking, sexual violence in conflict and gender-related killing. The impact of violence ranges from immediate to long term physical, sexual and mental health consequences for women and girls, including death. It negatively affects women’s general well-being and prevents women from fully participating in society. Violence not only has long lasting consequences for women but also their families, the community and the country at large. It also has tremendous costs, from greater health care and legal expenses to productivity losses, impacting national budgets and overall development.
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UNWOMEN
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Bulletin or Poster
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Keywords:
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, SEXUAL VIOLENCE, SEX CRIMES, SEXUAL HARASSMENT, HUMAN RIGHTS, HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, HEALTH SERVICES, REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, GENDER DISCRIMINATION, EDUCATION, SEXUAL VIOLENCE
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Thematic Group:
UNWOMEN
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Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women
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Thesaurus:
14.05.03
- Social Development
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