GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE FROM THE HUMAN RIGHTS APPROACH

Abstract

This research aims to develop a theoretical review about the current situation of gender violence from a human rights perspective, determine the violation of the rights of women who are victims of gender violence. Violence against women constitutes a flagrant violation of human rights, and in recent decades it has achieved greater importance as a result of the social impact it causes, due to the high prevalence rates that are generated on a global scale despite international agreements. and of the public policies elaborated by the governments for the eradication of this problem. It is a study, from which it is intended to establish conclusions based on the various aspects that determine the phenomenon in question, which are related to the objectives of the investigation. The results of the bibliographic review will allow creating greater awareness about this phenomenon, as well as proposing measures that contribute to its reduction and eradication.

Keywords: gender violence, human rights, social impact, public policies.