In-depth study on all forms of violence against women report of the Secretary-General

Contents: I. Introduction; II: Overview; III. The context and causes of violence against women; IV: Forms, consequences and costs of violence against women (1. Violence against women within the family (a) Intimate partner violence (b) Harmful traditional practices; 2. Violence against women in the community (a) Femicide: the gender-based murder of a woman (b) Sexual violence by non-partners (c) Sexual harassment and violence in the workplace, educational institutions and in sport (d) Trafficking in women; 3. Violence against women perpetrated or condoned by the State (a) Custodial violence against women (b) Forced sterilization; 4. Violence against women in armed conflict; 5. Violence against women and multiple discrimination; 6. Areas requiring enhanced attention; 7. Consequences of violence against women (a) Health consequences (b) Social and intergenerational impacts; 7. Economic costs of violence against women); V. Collecting data on violence against women; VI. The responsibility of the State to address violence against women; VII. Promising practices and challenges for implementation; VIII. Conclusion and recommendations