is violence against women because of their status as a woman. This violence has many facets ranging from discrimination and contempt to physical or psychological aggression and murder. Produced in very different areas (family, work, training, ..), it acquires special drama in the field of the couple and domestic,
At least one in three women in the world has suffered an act of gender-based violence (mistreatment, rape, abuse, harassment, etc.). It has been highlighted by several international organizations that this type of violence is the first cause of death or disability for women between 15 and 44 years.
Violence against women begins in childhood, and it is in the family that violence is most prevalent. Infancy is especially vulnerable to violence and the girl suffers an added bonus for her female status. Ablation, widespread in certain communities and ineluctably linked to the female sex, the sexual commerce that can start in the bosom of the family with the sale of the girl, or infanticide and sexual abuse, more often linked to the female sex, a more rigid paternal authority, also exercised by siblings, and a discriminatory education that limits their vital expectations.
Violence against women by their partner or ex-partner is widespread in the world, affecting all social groups regardless of economic, cultural or any other consideration. the attempts of the man to dominate the woman, the low esteem that certain men have of the women; causes that lead to seek to establish a relationship of dominion through scorn, threats and blows.
Rape is, without any doubt, the most obvious form of domination violently exercised by men over women. Violated women may fall into deep depression, may commit suicide, may change their character by becoming more withdrawn , falling into the consumption of alcohol or drugs, ... Aids or getting pregnant from your aggressor are also its possible consequences.
Act of rights of abused women
- I have the right not to be beaten ever
- I have the right to change the situation
- I have the right to live free from fear of being beaten
- I have the right to require and expect correct attention from the police and the care systems I need
- I have the right to share my feelings and not be isolated from family, friends and other people
- I have the right to be treated as an adult
- I have the right to leave an abusive environment
- I have a right to my privacy
- I have the right to express my own thoughts and feelings
- I have the right to develop my personal skills and talent
- I have the right to report my husband / fellow beater
- I have the right not to be perfect.
Confronting Violence
If there is violence in your relationship, you should:
- recognize the problem and consider it seriously
- talk to your partner and tell him that violence must end
- stop justifying violence by saying that sometimes you provoke it with your attitude. Nothing justifies violence,
- tell you firmly what you do not want to do
- talk to someone who gives you confidence. The important thing is to break the silence.
- call a help and guidance phone
- integrate with activities that strengthen as a person
- report it or resort to institutions in your community
- Do not isolate yourself and seek help
Women should not be ashamed or feel guilty for suffering these aggressions. A large number of women suffer daily. The important thing is to take strength to change that situation.