Abstract

Gender-Based Violence is a big issue that nations all around the world are dealing with. It is a widespread and serious problem, with both men and women experiencing various forms of violence, harassment, and discrimination in both the private and public arenas. Gender-based violence prevention is a major challenge that our country faces. Even if there are various Constitutional provisions and legislation adopted by our legislators based on those principles, gender-based violence persists in all corners of our country. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees defines GBV as “Harmful acts directed at an individual based on their gender,” and says “It is rooted in gender inequality, the abuse of power and harmful norms and is a serious violation of human rights and a life-threatening health and protection issue.” Such acts can be of a physical, sexual, psychological, and/or economic nature. This paper begins with an introduction to gender-based discrimination and violence, shedding light on the historical and current state of affairs. It goes on to detail the various types of abuses that persons suffer, whether physically, emotionally, intellectually, or verbally, which leads to an increase in the number of crimes in society and how it affects the accused. This research seeks to demonstrate that violence is experienced by people of all genders. As we go closer to the study article's approach, this paper discusses discrimination and violence in various religions, including such judgments. The article then goes on to explore the constitutional protections against gender-based violence and the gaps in our constitution that are equally culpable for such crimes and are increasing in number, which also affects gender equality before the law.

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