Gender-based violence refers to any type of harm that is perpetrated against a person or group of people because of their factual or perceived sex, gender, sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

Across the world, healthcare workers experience workplace violence, which can differ by gender, seniority, and the type of workplace, according to a recent study. An analysis found that men were more ...

Gender-based violence (GBV) affects women and girls the most, especially during times of crisis or emergency. War, being forced to leave home and poverty make gender-based violence more likely and ...

In 2022, 184 women and girls were killed by violence in Canada. This number has steadily increased in each of the past three years; 148 women and girls were killed in 2019, 172 in 2020 and 177 in 2021 ...

New York, NY, March 5, 2024 — Gender-based violence continues to affect women and girls in Honduras and Guatemala, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) warned after analyzing data collected during ...

Thirty years ago, a new law transformed the way the United States recognizes and combats gender-based violence. The Violence Against Women Act, signed by President Bill Clinton on Sept. 13, 1994, was ...

Gender-based violence (GBV) in Haiti is a widespread and escalating problem, exacerbated by the country’s deep-rooted gender inequalities, systemic impunity, and political instability. As the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr Ewelina U Ochab is a Forbes contributor, lawyer, and author. Nov 25, 2023, 04:41am EST This article is more than 2 years old. A ...

Rape, sexual torture, mutilation and postmortem sexual abuse found to have been used to 'terrorize' Israeli society, with ...

Gender-based violence is nothing new. But its methods are evolving faster than our awareness. While there has been progress in understanding and treating domestic violence, sexual assault, and other ...

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 ...