Violence Against Women
Violence
against women and girls is one of the most widespread violations
of human rights. This includes physical, sexual, psychological and
economic
abuse. It takes place in the home, on the streets, in schools, the
workplace just to name a few. Governments all over the world have
implemented laws to prevent, eradicate and punish violence against women
and girls but thus far it hasnt helped much because a number of the
incidents are not been reported. Globally, up to six out of every ten
women experience physical and/or sexual
violence in their lifetime. A World Health Organization study of
24,000 women
in 10 countries found that the prevalence of physical and/or sexual
violence
by a partner varied from 15 percent in urban Japan to 71 percent in
rural Ethiopia,
with most areas being in the 30–60 percent range. For women and girls
16–44 years old, violence is a major
cause of death and disability. Studies also reveal increasing links
between violence against women and HIV
and AIDS. A survey among 1,366 South African women showed that women
who were
beaten by their partners were 48 percent more likely to be infected
with HIV
than those who were not. Gender-based violence not only violates human
rights, but also hampers productivity,
reduces human capital and undermines economic growth.What hurts me the
most is when a man beat a woman and she stays with this individual, oh i
love him...i dont have anybody...he takes care of me blah blah blah
this is foolishness because most men that beat women will never stop
until you take action and put an end to it. What surprise me the most is
that violence occur mainly in relationships and although some women are
the cause, it still should not happen. When i say some women are the
cause i mean they do things in a relationship that provoke a man for
example cheating and when i say cheating am not talking about behind a
mans back am talking about being caught in the act. I know a number of
men who work very hard to give their women or wives all they need and
come home catching them in bed with other men. Now if a man sees this
even if he is not a violent person he's gonna flip and flipping can lead
to death so i hope you all get what am saying. I think women should
leave a man if she is not comfortable in a relationship and not cheat
because this only leads to violence and ladies if you are threatened by
your man for leaving because of irreconcilable differences please report
it. We love our women without them this world would be imbalance, so
men treat your woman, child, sister, mother or aunt with love and
respect dont hurt them.
In : Relationships
