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Gender-based violence is any harm that is perpetrated against a person or group of people because of their sex, gender, sexual orientation and/or gender identity. It is based on an imbalance of power and affects women disproportionately, but also affects LGBT+ people and men. Learn more about the types, forms and sources of gender-based violence.
- Exploring Gender and Gender Identity
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- International Legal Instruments
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- Related Themes
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- Prevention of Gender-Based Violence
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- Taking Action
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- What Causes Gender-Based Violence
Gender-based violence, and in particular violence against...
- Exploring Gender and Gender Identity
Gender-based violence (GBV) is violence directed against a person because of their gender or that affects them disproportionately. It can include physical, sexual, psychological and online violence, and affects mostly women and girls. Learn more about GBV and EU laws on gender equality.
Gender-based violence (GBV) is a serious violation of human rights and a life-threatening health and protection issue. When people flee their homes, they are often at greater risk of physical, sexual and psychological violence, such as rape, sexual abuse, trafficking and forced prostitution.
Gender-based violence is violence directed against a person because of their gender, often inflicted on women and girls by men. Learn more about the different forms of gender-based violence, the Istanbul Convention and EIGE's research on this topic.
GBV stands for gender-based violence or violence against women and girls, a global pandemic that affects 1 in 3 women in their lifetime. The World Bank engages with countries and partners to prevent and address GBV through projects, research and learning, and collaboration.
GBV stands for gender-based violence, which is any act of violence that harms women because they are women or affects them disproportionately. Learn about the international human rights standards, the state's role, the innovative practices and the impact of COVID-19 on GBV.
Gender-Based Violence is the broadest and most inclusive of these three terms, and refers to any type of violence "directed at an individual based on their gender. It is rooted in gender inequality, the abuse of power and harmful norms" ( United Nations ).