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Using a broad lens, they found that when seven different types of bias are examined, approximately half the sample had experienced at least one bias-motivated victimization based on sexual orientation, gender, expression of gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion, and physical appearance.
- Intimate partner violence. We know about domestic violence, which can be perpetrated by any family member and often targets women and girls. Intimate partner violence is linked to domestic abuse, and is even more prevalent for women.
- Sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is any unwelcome sexual advance, verbal or physical, that leaves its target feeling offended, shamed, or embarrassed after the encounter.
- Sexual violence and assault. The UN defines sexual violence as “any sexual act committed against the will of another person, either when this person does not give consent or when consent cannot be given because the person is a child, has a mental disability, or is severely intoxicated or unconscious as a result of alcohol or drugs.”
- Psychological and emotional abuse. Not all abuse is physical. Verbal abuse, threats of harm, manipulation and mind games, and isolating a woman or girl from family, friends, school, or work are all forms of psychological and emotional abuse.
Feb 27, 2020 · In this report, the Special Rapporteur addresses gender-based violence and discrimination in the name of religion or belief. The Special Rapporteur provides emblematic cases of both phenomena and their impact on gender equality and freedom of religion or belief worldwide.
Aug 18, 2023 · The international community resolved to adopt all necessary measures to speedily eliminate and combat intolerance and discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief, observing that this can stem from any actor whether a State, business, institution, group of persons, or person.
Inequalities experienced by a person related to their race, (dis)ability, age, social class, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity can also drive acts of violence. This means that while women face violence and discrimination based on gender, some women experience multiple and interlocking forms of violence.
Sep 29, 2017 · The Human Rights Council examines the negative impacts of intersecting discrimination against women and girls in the context of racism and racial discrimination.
Jun 2, 2023 · Gender-based violence refers to acts of maltreatment that are directed toward an individual or community because of their gender. It is rooted in gender inequality and reflects harmful norms and practices (UNHCR 2021 ).
