… [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, …
… 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 … and psychological violence, including offences against sexual liberty, threats, coercion and the arbitrary …
… 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 …