Any act which causes physical harm as a result of unlawful physical force. Physical violence can take the form of, among others, serious and minor assault, deprivation of liberty and manslaughter
… disabilities related to home accidents and sexual violence, as well as diseases and disabilities related to old … partner violence are women. The number of women victims of physical intimate partner violence in the EU Member States … report that they have experienced some form of physical or sexual violence by their partner. Globally, 38% …
… justice system) responsible for taking measures to fight violence against women. Acknowledging the gender dimension of … in all its forms is the most obvious, producing both physical and psychological consequences. The judicial … capture the reality of women who have been subjected to physical, sexual and psychological violence for years, women …
… travel off-peak more often than men. In addition, fear of violence and aggression means that women are far less willing … not to travel at night, when lighting is poor, for fear of physical and/or sexual assault. Similarly, overcrowded public … drivers/pilots, technicians, or in occupations involving physical work and a heavy workload, whereas women predominate …
… Gender-based violence is a phenomenon deeply rooted in gender inequality, … human rights violations within all societies. Gender-based violence is violence directed against a person because of … of gender-based violence are emphasised as resulting in ‘physical, sexual, psychological or economic harm or suffering …
… December on Integrated Protection Measures against Gender Violence) Purpose of the Act 1. The purpose of this Act is to combat the violence exercised against women by their present or former … violence to which this Act refers encompasses all acts of physical and psychological violence, including offences …
… in Croatia, "domestic violence" is any form of physical, mental, sexual or economic violence, in particular: physicalviolence or the use of physical force, regardless of …