Violence against women as a barrier to the effective realization of all human rights 2014, para. 38
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A number of human rights instruments have recognized that violence against women is an obstacle to the achievement of the objectives of equality, development and peace as in all societies, to a greater or lesser degree, women and girls are subjected to physical, sexual and psychological abuse that cuts across lines of income, class and culture. The low social and economic status of women is both a cause and a consequence of violence against women. The right to development adopts a holistic approach, particularly in including women's participation in culture, health, education and work, and consequently all manifestations of violence have a negative impact on the rights to equality, development and peace.
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Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences