Domestic violence, also called intimate partner violence (IPV), is one of the most urgent public health and human rights issues worldwide.
The World Health Organization estimates that one in three women has experienced physical or sexual violence from an intimate partner.
While anyone can be affected, women and girls remain disproportionately impacted.
Domestic violence includes physical harm, emotional abuse, sexual coercion, financial control, and stalking.
Beyond physical injuries, survivors often face long-term trauma, depression, anxiety, and economic hardship.