Violence Against Women and Girls and Domestic Abuse
How the United Nations defines violence against women and girls
The United Nations defines violence against women and girls as ‘any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm’.
It includes: -
Domestic Abuse
Sexual Violence and Abuse (including Rape)
Coercion and control
Stalking
Forced Marriage
Female Genital Mutilation
So called honour-based violence
Sexual Exploitation/trafficking of women and girls.
