Domestic Violence against Women and Girls
Series: Innocenti Digest, 6
Author(s):
Kapoor, Sushma
Publisher: Innocenti Research Centre
Date of Publication: 2000
Pages: 22
Thematic area: Gender Issues
Other Languages: English French Italian Spanish
Thesaurus: children's rights - children's rights violation - domestic violence - freedom from cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment - freedom from discrimination - implementation of the crc - protection from abuse and neglect - violence - violence against women - women's rights
IRC Stock Number: 213U
This Digest focuses on domestic violence as one of the most prevalent yet relatively hidden and ignored forms of violence against women and girls globally. Domestic violence is a health, legal, economic, educational, developmental and, above all, a human rights issue. The Digest looks at the magnitude and universality of domestic violence, and its impact on the rights of women and children. It emphasizes the need for coordinated and integrated policy responses; implementing existing leglisation; and ensuring greater accountability from governments in order to eliminate this violence. Information on regional and international NGOs working in this area, and suggestions for further reading are also provided.
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