Gender-based violence is any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender that results in, or is likely to result in, harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation of liberty or autonomy. It is driven by gender inequality and other forms of discrimination
t can be physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, social, cultural or financial. It includes behaviours such as physical assault, sexual assault and sexual harassment, control of someone鈥檚 money or access to money, and stalking and monitoring, among many others
Evidence shows that most victims of gender-based violence are women and LGBTQISB+ people, and most perpetrators are men.If you have experienced gender-based violence, the university has a range of services to support you