… [3] , especially – but not only – by women. Gender-based violence and sexual harassment have long been overlooked as sources for … of discrimination, such as ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation. Increasing the inclusiveness of gender …
… travel off-peak more often than men. In addition, fear of violence and aggression means that women are far less willing … night, when lighting is poor, for fear of physical and/or sexual assault. Similarly, overcrowded public transport can increase the risk of sexual harassment. It is also worth emphasising that there …
… 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 … violence are emphasised as resulting in ‘physical, sexual, psychological or economic harm or suffering to women, …
… Lobby in 2011. The study focused on the following forms of sexualviolence against women – rape, marital rape, sexual abuse/assault, sexual coercion and sexual harassment …