All over the world, women and girls suffer discrimination and violations of their human rights at every stage of their lives.
Gender-based violence (GBV) or violence against women and girls (VAWG) has been described by many as a global pandemic that affects one in every three women during their lifetime.
Violence against women is deeply rooted in patriarchy and an imbalance of power, which often puts women at a disadvantage, making them vulnerable.
The violence and discrimination suffered by women is a key barrier to the realisation of their rights and to the achievement of social justice.