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Abstract
Gender-based violence is a problem that is deeply rooted in gender inequality and remains one of the most important violations of human rights in all societies. Gender-based violence is gender-driven violence against a person. Gender-based violence and violence against women are words that are often used interchangeably, as it has been widely recognized that most gender-based violence is perpetrated by men on women and girls. Nevertheless, it is important to use the ‘gender-based' component as it highlights the fact that many types of violence against women are embedded in gender inequalities of power.