International: 15 years of UN SR on VAW Report
In their reports, the Special Rapporteurs have further elaborated upon these forms of violence as follows:
»» Violence in the family—such as domestic violence; battering; marital »» rape; incest; forced prostitution by the family; violence against domestic workers and the girl-child (non-spousal violence, violence related to exploitation); sex-selective abortion and infanticide; traditional practices such as female genital mutilation; dowry-related violence; and religious/customary laws
»» Violence in the community—such as rape/sexual assault; sexual harassment; violence within institutions; trafficking and forced prostitution; violence against women migrant workers; and pornography
»» Violence perpetrated or condoned by the State—such as gender-based violence during armed conflict; custodial violence; violence against refugees and internally displaced persons (IDP s); and violence against women from indigenous and minority groups Ertürk also suggested adding the “transnational arena”, which, due to globalization and increased transnational processes, has emerged as a fourth level where women are encountering new vulnerabilities.
To read the full report: http://www2.ohchr.org/english/issues/women/rapporteur/docs/15YearReviewofVAWMandate.pdf
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