(GBV) is ‘an umbrella term for any harmful act that is perpetrated against a person’s will and that is based on socially ascribed (i.e. gender) differences between males and females. It includes acts ...

Gender-based violence (GBV) is widespread around the world, in rich societies and in poor. It can take many different forms: physical, sexual, emotional, and economic. Gender-based violence takes ...

Gender-based violence (GBV) undermines the core objectives of social protection by eroding human capital, productivity, and well-being, as well as increasing women and children’s vulnerability. This ...

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a serious violation of human rights and a life-threatening health and protection issue. UNHCR is committed to protect forcibly displaced and stateless persons from GBV.