Gender based violence is any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats, based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in, harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation of liberty or autonomy.
This form of violence is rooted in gender inequality, power imbalances, and societal norms that perpetuate discrimination against individuals based on their gender. Gender-based violence includes family and domestic violence (also known as intimate partner violence), sexual assault, sexual harassment and technology-facilitated abuse including image-based abuse and cyberstalking.