Young women more vulnerable to gender-based violence

August 17th, 2024

Bhutanese women aged 20-24 are experiencing the highest levels of gender-based violence (GBV) from their partners compared to other age groups, according to the National Health Survey 2024. The survey, which analysed responses from 11,686 women aged 15-64, reported that nearly 42 percent of women in this age bracket have encountered various forms of violence, including physical, economic, emotional, and controlling behaviours.