The rise in domestic violence continues to be a major talking point in most societies.
Dehumanisation of women and children, who constitute the vulnerable in the society seems not to be ending despite global concerns.
A UN report estimates that 35 per cent of women worldwide, have experienced either physical and sexual intimate-partner violence or sexual violence by a non-partner at some point in their lives.
According to the report,women that have gone through partner violence, are 2 times more likely to be infected with HIV, as compared to women who have not experienced such.
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