Global Efforts to End Violence Against Women - How Much Do You Know?

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Which of the following statements is true regarding national legislation on domestic violence?

  • All countries have legislation specifically addressing domestic violence
  • 32 countries do not have legislation specifically addressing domestic violence (correct)
  • Legal frameworks have no gaps and shortcomings when it comes to addressing violence against women
  • There has been no significant momentum around addressing intimate partner violence

What is the main driver of pervasive violence against women according to the text?

  • Intimate partner violence
  • Gendered norms (correct)
  • The COVID-19 pandemic
  • Legal frameworks

How many women and girls across the world were subjected to sexual or physical violence by an intimate partner before the COVID-19 pandemic?

  • 186
  • 32
  • 240 (correct)
  • None of the above

Which of the following is true regarding the legislation on domestic violence in countries around the world?

<p>32 out of 186 countries do not have legislation specifically addressing domestic violence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the trend in national sanctions against violence in the home over the past three decades?

<p>There has been a significant increase in national sanctions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on violence against women?

<p>The pandemic has increased violence against women (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding the number of countries with laws against domestic violence in 1990?

<p>There were 4 countries with laws against domestic violence in 1990. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Figure 3.6 in the text?

<p>It displays significant legislative shifts over the past three decades with widespread adoption of national sanctions against violence in the home. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the current number of countries with legislation specifically addressing domestic violence according to the text?

<p>158 countries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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