There are many forms of violence against women, they may be;

- Sexual physical, or emotional abuse by an intimate partner.

-Physical or sexual abuse by family members or others

-Sexual harassment and abuse by authority figures (such as teachers, police officers or employers)

-Trafficking for forced labour or sex.

-Traditional practices such as Female Genital Mutilation,forced or child marriages e.t.c.

FGM

-Dowry-related violence.

-Honour killings;when women are murdered in the name of family honour.

-Systematic sexual abuse in conflict situations is another form of violence against women a good example is the recent post election violence.

A woman in a Post election violence situation

ABOUT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

• Violence against women is a major public health problem and a violation of human rights.
• A lack of access to education and opportunity, and low social status in communities are linked to violence against women.
• Violence by an intimate partner is one of the most common forms of violence against women.
• A wide range of physical, mental, sexual and reproductive, and maternal health problems can result from violence against women.
• Many women do not seek help or report their experiences when violence occurs

WE CAN END ALL VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN