Gender equality in the realization of the human rights to water and sanitation 2016, para. 26
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Gender-based violence can be defined as acts that "inflict physical, mental or sexual harm or suffering, threats of such acts, coercion and other deprivations of liberty". It is a widespread issue rooted in power differences and structural inequality between men and women, although men and boys can also suffer gender-based violence. As the Secretary-General has pointed out: "Violence against women and girls makes its hideous imprint on every continent, country and culture".
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Special Procedures: Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation