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#Afuni Violence against women and girls is defined as any act of gender

based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, 

sexual or mental harm or suffering to women and girls, including threats 

of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether 

occurring in public or in private life. What is the reason for crime against women?

The underlying causes of violence against women are inequality and discrimination. 

A life free of violence and discrimination is a basic human right, one that every 

person and child deserves. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights establishes 

that: All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.

Who is responsible for crime against women? Every 9 minutes, a case of cruelty is 

committed by either husband or a relative of the husband. Cruelty by a husband or 

his relatives is the greatest occurring crime against women. 

What is cruelty to married woman? Explanation.—For the purpose of this section, 

“cruelty” means— (a) any wilful conduct which is of such a nature as is likely to 

drive the woman to commit suicide or to cause grave injury or danger to life, limb 

or health (whether mental or physical) of the woman; How can we control crime against women?

Eliminating Violence Against Women drawing attention to gendered discrimination;

working to change the social norms and practices; increasing public awareness;

creating space for activists and survivors to share their stories; and.

educating communities about sexual and gender based violence