Human Rights Violations in Domestic Violence Against Women

Document Type : Original Article

Author
Arezoo Malekshah
Assistant Professor, Department of Law, South Tehran branch, Islamic azad University Tehran, Iran.
10.22034/jhsrj.2025.2068124.1032
Abstract
Background and Aim: Domestic violence, as a global issue, is considered a blatant violation of fundamental human rights and imposes numerous adverse consequences on women's lives. This research aims to examine the violation of human rights in domestic violence against women, as this phenomenon has extensive destructive effects on various aspects of their lives.
Materials and Methods: This research is descriptive-analytical and compiled from library sources.
Ethical Considerations: The originality of the texts, honesty, and trustworthiness have been observed in writing the article.
Findings: Considering the harmful and destructive consequences of human rights violations in this matter, it is essential and unavoidable to take decisive and effective measures to prevent and reduce these adverse effects. Violations of the right to life and human dignity, gender discrimination, and violations of the right to health are among the most important and prominent consequences of domestic violence.
Conclusion: The formulation and approval of supportive and preventive laws regarding combating violence against women is considered a fundamental and necessary action to reduce and mitigate the effects and prevalence of this destructive social phenomenon. These laws, by creating effective legal mechanisms, can not only provide necessary support to women at risk and victims of violence but also play a deterrent role against violent behaviors. Educating and raising awareness in society about women's rights and the harmful consequences of domestic violence can significantly influence changing attitudes and correcting inappropriate behaviors. Ultimately, empowering women by providing access to education, job opportunities, and social support can assist them.
Keywords
human rights violations
violence
domestic violence against women
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