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</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</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</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.</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.</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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