Gender Based Violence - Nepal. (Infograph)

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What is

Gender Based Violence? Gender-Based violence refers to harmful acts directed at an individual based on their gender. It is rooted in gender inequality, the abuse of power and harmful norms. Major forms

Sexual harassment such as

of violence that is being reported are:

rape, attempt to rape or forced marriage violence

Emotional violence

such as psychological torture, recognition of marriage and divorce.

Domestic violence

Cyber Assault

Physical assault

Economic violence

to do with legal documents (citizenship, property, marriage registration), and child protection.

SURVIVORS

PERPETRATORS

reported by third party

perpetrated by intimate partners or spouses

Married

Unmarried

survivors reported the violence themselves

perpetrated by the immediate family members


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Gender Based Violence - Nepal. (Infograph) by Suyog Shrestha - Issuu