What is gender-based violence?
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is violence directed against a person because of their gender or violence that affects persons of a particular gender disproportionately. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), It is rooted in gender inequality, the abuse of power and harmful norms. It is a serious violation of human rights, and a life-threatening health and protection issue that must be addressed with as much urgency as possible.
What are the different forms of GBV?
Violence against men, women, and children, which includes emotional and physical abuse; domestic violence, sexual violence, child marriage, trafficking for sexual exploitation and female infanticide.
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