violence against women
... For women aged 16-44 violent assault by their husband/partner is the principle cause of death or injury - ahead of cancer, illness and road accidents - according to statistics by the Council of Europe.In Europe according to member countries, 20-50 percent of women are victims of husband or partner assaults. ... Domestic violence of every kind including threats, repeated physical attacks, sexual abuse, rape, intimidation and assault is quite international and a threat to women all over the world.The author of the report also cites psychological intimidation often hidden but frequently undermines the confidence and ability of women and is more damaging than physical attacks.