HRC

“There is one universal truth, applicable to all countries, cultures and communities: violence against women is never acceptable, never excusable, never tolerable.” United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon (2008). For decades and even centuries, women have endured a grave violation of human rights. From physical to psychological consequences, the victims are left with writhing pain that never ends their suffering due such sexual, verbal, and physical abuse, which -in many cases- leads to their death. 87,000 women are estimated to be intentionally killed in 2017 globally, of which includes over a half (50,000- 58 per cent) killed by partners or family members; every day, 137 women around the globe are killed by a member of their own family. In fact, 38% of murders of women are by close partners or family members globally. The facts concerning domestic violence against women are to be deeply recognized since the acts of violence against women rather shape a pattern of ideology and behavior that cripples establishing the rights of women and girls, negatively impacts their well-being whether physical or mental, and as well confines their participation in society from being given the right to vote and participate in decisions of a nation or to having the opportunity to attend schools and colleges, and even the right to live. When studied, as was done with UNHRC, it is undeniable that violence against women is a global pandemonium that shall be taken with urgent and stern concern as approximately one third of women across the globe face such issue. Despite the 144 countries passing laws on domestic violence, international standards and implementation are not necessarily compliant as such laws are abandoned.