Research Article: Gender-Based Violence – Magnitude and Types in Northwest Ethiopia
Abstract:
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) refers to a broad category of unconsented actions (physical, sexual, or mental injury, threats, coercion, and abuse) motivated by distinctions between genders as male and female. Most communities accept violent acts and perpetrators did not feel accountable for their crimes and kept violating other women. These practices also prevent women to use available services that she needs.
Introduction:
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) refers to a broad category of unconsented actions (physical, sexual, or mental injury, threats, coercion, and abuse) motivated by distinctions between genders as male and female. Most communities accept violent acts and perpetrators did not feel accountable for their crimes and kept violating other women. These practices also prevent women to use available services that she needs.
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