13,310,500, or one in three of the total global population of women, have experienced physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence, or sexual violence by a non-partner. In some countries, that the number can be as high as 70% of women.

When sexual harassment is included, the number is much higher. Rates of depression, having an abortion, and acquiring HIV are higher in women who have experienced this type of violence compared to women who have not.