Experiences of violence viewed through the lens of gender. Recognises that socially imposed norms, roles and expectations of masculinity and femininity affect intimate relationship and family structures. The gendered social environment affects prevalence, intention and consequences of abuse and violence differentially for men and women.
Gender responsive services: “ provide services designed to meet the unique needs of females, value the female perspective, celebrate and honour the female experience, respect and take into account female development, and that empower women and girls to reach their full potential.”
VAWG: Stands for violence against women and girls, and is described as any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or mental harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life. (UN General Assembly, 1993)