Violence against women (VAW) is a violation of human rights rooted in gendered social structures and a pervasive problem worldwide.
Across cultures, women prefer participation in nonviolent opposition to government rather than violence.
Violence against sexual minorities is a significant social problem. On a global level, its primary manifestation is in state-sanctioned violence by law enforcement officials.
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Latin America has been particularly hard hit by the COVID-19 syndemic, including the associated economic fallout that has threatened the livelihoods of most families.