WHO/P. Virot
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Credits
Gender, equity and human rights
Overview
There is clear evidence of the health impact of GBV in all forms including higher risk of communicable diseases such as HIV and STIs, adverse sexual and reproductive health outcomes and mental health outcomes including harmful use of alcohol and depression and suicide.
In line with the commitment to Human Rights, the health sector should advocate for the rights of women and girls as they related to GBV. Particularly, allocating appropriate resources for prevention of GBV and response to it as part of the push to achieve UHC.
