Guía para Profesionales para la Prevención de Violencias Sexuales en Aragón.

Gender violence is a social problem that affects women and girls around the world. It refers to any act of violence, based on gender, that results or may result in physical, sexual or psychological harm to women, including threats, coercion or deprivation of liberty.

One of the most worrying types of violence is sexual violence since it is the most widespread and least visible form. Sexual violence violates the right to sexual freedom since it imposes unwanted sexual relations through physical or psychological pressure.

The manifestations that are currently recognized as sexual violence are: sexual harassment, sexual assaults, female genital mutilation, trafficking for sexual exploitation, forced marriages and the violation of sexual and reproductive rights, along with those . behaviors linked to the objectification of women’s bodies

According to the UN, 243 million women have experienced situations of physical or sexual violence by their partner in 2020

The fight against sexual violence requires a comprehensive and multidisciplinary perspective; It is necessary to act from all areas (social, institutional, political, judicial, police, health, educational, labor, etc.), to eliminate it.

At the institutional level, significant efforts have been made to address gender-based violence, promote gender equality, prevent violence and provide support to victims.

Likewise, it reflects the actions that professionals must take, advice that facilitates confidence during the interview and the resources available in the Community of Aragon to address this problem.

Together we can work to build a more just and equitable society, where all people can live without fear and enjoy their fundamental rights.

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