gender-based violence
noun [ U ] uk/ˌdʒen.də.beɪst ˈvaɪə.ləns/ us/ˌdʒen.dɚ.beɪst ˈvaɪə.ləns/ (abbreviation GBV)
基于性别的暴力行为
violence aimed at someone because of their gender identity
People are talking more about gender-based violence, and recognizing that it is pervasive across all societies. 人们更多地关注基于性别的暴力，并认识到它在所有社会中普遍存在。
Gender-based violence is one of many factors limiting women's economic achievement. 基于性别的暴力是限制妇女取得经济成就的诸多因素之一。
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- It is widely acknowledged that most gender-based violence is inflicted on women and girls, by men, because it is rooted in power inequalities between women and men.
- Gender-based violence continues to be one of the most notable human rights violations within all societies.
- Their goal is to combat a variety of forms of gender-based violence, including child marriage, rape, female genital mutilation, and domestic violence.
- Women and girls with disabilities experience gender-based violence at disproportionately higher rates.