In South Asia, the proportion of women who experienced severe physical violence in their lifetime declined in each country across time points i.e., from 10.7 to 8.7% (Pakistan); 15.1–11.9% to 11.3% (India); and 12.0–11.6% (Nepal). Which countries have the highest rates of violence against women?

Violence Against Women…

According to various national surveys, the percentage of women who were ever physically assaulted by an intimate partner varies substantially by country: Barbados (30%), Canada (29%), Egypt (34%), New Zealand (35%), Switzerland (21%), United States (33%).

Which countries have the highest rates of violence against women?

According to various national surveys, the percentage of women who were ever physically assaulted by an intimate partner varies substantially by country: Barbados (30%), Canada (29%), Egypt (34%), New Zealand (35%), Switzerland (21%), United States (33%).

violence against women is a pervasive and complex issue in South Asian countries, encompassing a range of forms such as domestic violence, sexual harassment, dowry-related violence, human trafficking, and more. While it’s important to note that these issues are not exclusive to South Asia, the region…