Violence against women is a major global issue, with at least 1 in 5 women experiencing physical or sexual abuse by a man in her lifetime. Violence against women includes domestic violence, rape, sexual harassment, forced marriage, honor crimes, female genital mutilation, and more. The document discusses the definition and scope of violence against women internationally and in India, where crimes against women are reported every three minutes. It provides safety tips and discusses efforts to address this issue through legal reforms.