Open AccessSituation of Gender Based Violence against Women and girls in Nepal
Author(s) -
Radha Devi Dhakal
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
dmc research journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2505-0648
DOI - 10.3126/dmcrj.v4i1.44229
Subject(s) - caste , sexual violence , domestic violence , sexual abuse , psychology , poison control , suicide prevention , gender studies , political science , sociology , criminology , medicine , medical emergency , law
Various forms of violence against women and girls were found to be prevalent throughout the life-cycle of women as a global phenomenon. Worldwide one third women experience physical or sexual abuse in their lifetime. The terms gender based violence and violence against women are used interchangeably. Women and girls are experiencing violence in their lifetime regardless of their age, religion, caste, marital status and pregnancy as well. They are facing violence at home, work place, public transport, public places.