Violence against women is more than just physical assault, it extends to a broader spectrum of sexual, emotional, psychological and financial abuse. The term “violence against women” refers to any form of gender-based violence that results in, or has the potential to cause, physical, sexual or psychological harm to women, or has the potential to cause psychological distress. It includes threats, coercion or unjustified restrictions on liberty, whether experienced in public or in private
Domestic violence, also referred to as domestic abuse or intimate partner violence, involves a range of actions aimed at gaining or maintaining control and power over a partner. This type of violence spans a wide range of behaviors, including physical, sexual, emotional, economic, and psychological violence. This type of violence is common among women worldwide
Dr. Taghrid Zuhdi Mohamed
Founder and President of the Ofuq-Al-Salam-Al-Duwali OSD Center
Member of the Platform for the Department of Economic and Social Affairs and Sustainable Development / United Nations