"What is gender-based violence?"
"Gender-based violence (GBV) is violence that is directed against a
person on the basis of gender. It constitutes a breach of the
fundamental right to life, liberty, security, dignity, equality between
women and men, non-discrimination and physical and mental integrity.Gender-based violence reflects and reinforces inequalities between men and women.
Gender-based violence and violence against women are often used interchangeably as most gender-based violence is inflicted by men on women and girls. It is estimated that 20 to 25% of women in Europe have suffered physical violence[1]. The number of women who have suffered from other forms of gender-based violence is much higher."
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