Threats, Challenges And Impact Of Gender-Based Violence On Human Health

Abstract

Gender-based violence (GBV) poses threats and challenges to individuals, communities, and society, based on their gender or sex, which has adverse impact on human health viz. physical, sexual, psychological, mental spiritual, reproductive and economic health^1-2.

Women and girls in particular face gender, socio-cultural and structural barriers, including: restricted decision-making power, and control over resources, personal healthcare and nutrition; harmful social norms; discrimination; sexual and gender-based violence; and financial obstacles to accessing services and information.

Keywords-  Gender-based violence (GBV), Threats, Challenges, Human Health.