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Nearly 1 in 3 women worldwide have experienced physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime. This includes violence by intimate partners or non-partners.
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Approximately 27% of women aged 15-49 who have been in relationships report experiencing physical or sexual violence from intimate partners at some point.
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Young women aged 15-24 experience the highest rates of intimate partner violence in the past year, with 16% affected.
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About 38% of all female homicides are committed by intimate partners, highlighting the deadly nature of such violence.
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Violence can lead to physical injuries, unintended pregnancies, mental health issues, and increased susceptibility to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like HIV.
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The pandemic has worsened the situation by increasing the risk of violence, as lockdowns and social isolation intensified stress and limited access to support services.
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Over 1,500 legislative measures have been implemented across 193 countries to address violence against women, but enforcement and access to support services remain critical challenges.
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Many countries have adopted specific measures to protect women, such as training police to support survivors and focusing on prevention initiatives targeting men and boys.
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