gender-based violence
Sex-targeted harm
Gender-based violence is harm inflicted on someone because of their gender, most often directed at women and girls.
It includes physical, sexual, and psychological abuse, as well as threats and coercion.
The term encompasses domestic violence, sexual assault, harassment, forced marriage, and trafficking.
While anyone can be a victim, the phrase typically highlights violence rooted in gender inequality and power imbalances: Organizations working to end gender-based violence focus on both prevention and survivor support.
- abuseCruel or violent treatment
- misogynyHostility toward women
- assaultViolent offensive act
- honor killingsMurder to restore family reputation
- sexual harassmentUnwelcome sexual behavior creating hostility
patriarchy · coercion · stalking · forced marriage · trauma · systemic oppression · homicide · awareness campaigns · exploitation · victim-blaming · red flags · safe house · cycle of abuse · power and control · victim · intersectionality · female genital mutilation · human trafficking
- gender equalityequal rights, equal pay, women's rights, pay equity, equal opportunity
- sexismsexism, sex discrimination, male privilege, chauvinism, male chauvinism
- hate crimeshate crime, racial attack, antisemitic attack, hate groups, hate crime laws
gender-based violencegender equality
Equal treatment regardless sex
nonviolence · peaceful coexistence · mutual respect · healthy relationships · peace
gender-based violencegender equity
Fair treatment across sexes
women's empowerment · gender justice · gender equality · bodily autonomy · reproductive freedom