Title	Integration Of The Human Rights Of Women And The Gender Perspective : Violence Against Women
Publisher	UN Commission on Human Rights
Author	Economic and Social Council; Commission on Human Rights
Publication Date	6 January 2003
Topics	Human rights and fundamental freedoms | Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) | Women's rights | Women-at-risk
Citation / Document Symbol	E/CN.4/2003/75
Reference	fifty-ninth session
Cite as	UN Commission on Human Rights, Integration Of The Human Rights Of Women And The Gender Perspective : Violence Against Women, 6 January 2003, E/CN.4/2003/75 , available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3f4a30064.html [accessed 5 June 2023]
Comments	Since the creation of the mandate on violence against women, its causes and consequences, in 1994 the world has achieved greater awareness and understanding of gender-based violence, and more effective measures are being developed to confront the problem. The international community has made great strides in setting standards and elaborating a legal framework for the promotion and protection of women from violence. While at the normative level the needs of women are generally adequately addressed, the challenge lies in ensuring respect for and effective implementation of existing law and standards. Much more remains to be done to create and sustain an environment where women can truly live free from gender-based violence.