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Statistics on rape and other acts of sexual assault are commonly available in industrialized countries, and have become better documented throughout the world.Inconsistent definitions of rape, different rates of reporting, recording, prosecution and conviction for rape can create controversial statistical disparities, and lead to accusations that many rape statistics are unreliable or misleading.
Data for many countries, especially low- and middle-income countries, are lacking. Current estimates vary widely depending on the country and the method of research used. Approximately 20% of women and 5–10% of men report being sexually abused as children, while 25–50% of all children report being physically abused. [95] [96]
This is a list of incidents of violence against women. The cases are sorted by country and year. The cases are sorted by country and year. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness.
A world map displaying women's physical security, 2011. Domestic violence against women has been occurring for centuries. Domestic violence is deemed as any and all physical, sexual, and verbal assaults towards an individual's body, sense of self, or sense of trust.
List of countries whose capital is not their largest city; List of capitals outside the territories they serve; List of national capitals by latitude; List of countries and dependencies by population; List of towns and cities with 100,000 or more inhabitants; List of population concern organizations; List of national capitals; List of national ...
Pages in category "Violence against women by country" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total. ... Statistics; Cookie statement;
Online abuse and hate speech targeting politically active women in Afghanistan has significantly increased since the Taliban took over the country in Aug. 2021, according to a report released ...
Women are, in many parts of the world, severely restricted in their freedom of movement. Freedom of movement is an essential right, recognized by international instruments, including Article 15 (4) of CEDAW. [214] Nevertheless, in some countries, women are not legally allowed to leave home without a male guardian (male relative or husband). [215]