Gender-based violence and femicides: A global perspective ; Violencia de género y feminicidios: Una perspectiva global

Gender-based violence is a social phenomenon that manifests itself all around the world with no distinction of social class, ethnicity, age or geographical location. It is a social problem composed of a cycle of abuse, threats and violence that can lead to feminicide as the most extreme expression of gender-based violence. This article aims to contextualize the reader regarding the global context of gender-based violence. Theoretical considerations, statistical data, socioeconomic factors, barriers to seeking help, legislation, and prevention are addressed from this global perspective on the phenomenon. According to the literature, it is estimated that 736 million women around the world have been victims of physical or sexual violence throughout their lives. By 2021, nearly 45,000 women and girls around the world were murdered by their partners or other family member, with the private and home environment being the most dangerous for them. However, less than 40% of women who experience violence seek any type of help. It is urgent to continue acting towards education, awareness-raising and the adoption of inclusive approaches that address causes, transform norms and promote empowerment to prevent gender-based violence and protect women and girls around the world. ; El fenómeno social de la violencia por razón de género es uno que se manifiesta alrededor de todo el mundo sin distinción de clase social, etnia, edad o ubicación geográfica. Es un mal social compuesto por un ciclo de abusos, amenazas y violencia que puede desembocar en el feminicidio como la expresión más extrema de la violencia de género. El presente escrito tiene como objetivo contextualizar al/la lector/a en cuanto al panorama mundial sobre la violencia de género. Consideraciones teóricas, datos estadísticos, factores socioeconómicos, barreras para buscar ayuda, legislación y prevención son abordados desde esta mirada mundial sobre el fenómeno. Según rescatado en la literatura, se estima que 736 millones de mujeres en todo el mundo, han sido ...