4. PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS
*Domestic violence destroys the self-
esteem of women, and they
develop deep feelings of guilt.
*Abused women feel that abusive be
is their fault.
*Violence against women results in
feelings of fear and emotional distress,
and women feel that they are
incapable to make good decisions.
*They cannot leave their abusers.
5. PHYSICAL INJURIES
*Physical abuse can cause minor
injuries
*Bruises, welts, and cuts, and
women get many health
problems.
*Many women have to visit the
hospitals because they get major
injuries.
*Broken bones, severe bruises,
and severe physical
injuries can cause medical
difficulties as women grow older.
6. DEATH
*A large number of women under
domestic violence die every year.
*More than 70% of murdered women ar
killed by their violent partners.
*Violence against women includes
cultural reasons.
*About 5.000 women are killed by fa
members in the name of the honor.
7. Violence against women
has to be taken
seriously not just by
governments and
organizations but the
community in general
because prevention
and
support for the women
is the only way to stop
this flagellum.
8. References
Amnesty International. (2008). Stop Violence against women campaign:
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ca /campaigns/svaw_overview.php
Stengel, R. (2010, July 29). The Plight of Afghan Women: A Disturbing
Picture.Time. Retrieved April 14, 2011, from http://www.time.com
/time/world/article/0,8599,2007269,00.html
World Health Organization. (2009). Media centre: Violence against
women. Retrieved March 15, 2011, from http://www.who.
int/mediacentre
/factsheets/fs239/en/
United Nations Developed Fund for Women [UNIFEM], 2007), Violence
against Women – Facts and Figures. Retrieved March 20, 2011,
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org/attachments/gender_issues /violence_against_women/facts_figu
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