Research on gender violence

1 out of 10 women admitted that has been mistreated by her couple during the last year.

The Social Research Centre (CIS) UADE - Voices! conducted a national public opinion study on gender-based violence. The physical and psychological mistreatment of women by their partner, was specifically addressed.

Some findings of the study:

• As far as physical violence is concerned, 4% of the women said they had suffered this type of violence in the last 12 months.
• Abuse and violence occur at all socioeconomic and educational levels.
• It is in the aged group among women aged 25 to 34 in which the highest rate of abuse is recorded.
• Greater Buenos Aires is the area with the highest number of cases.