Violence and reproductive health

WHO has played a leading role in establishing the evidence base on the magnitude, risk factors and consequences of violence, and in particular of violence against women and

Since it is in direct contact with those affected by violence and its many consequences, the health sector has a leading role to play in providing services

11. Campbell JC et al. Risk factors for femicide in abusive relationships: results from a multisite case control study. ‘He killed my mommy!’: murder or attempted murder of a

Studies from different countries show that the percentage of women 15 to 49 years old who've experienced physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner.. in their

In Spain, important initiatives to raise awareness in the health sector about gender-based violence include the establishment of an epidemiological surveillance system to

Strengthening health systems to respond to women subjected to intimate partner violence or sexual violence: a manual for health managers..

This map shows global and regional (by WHO region) prevalence estimates of lifetime and past 12 months physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence (IPV)

• The clinical handbook on health care for women subjected to violence provides practical advice and job aids to health workers on how to discuss and respond to intimate