#1
Which of the following is considered a form of gender-based violence?
Physical abuse
ExplanationViolence involving bodily harm or force based on gender.
#2
What is one of the primary objectives of legal responses to gender-based violence?
To provide support and justice for the survivor
ExplanationEnsuring the survivor receives assistance and fair treatment within the legal system.
#3
Which of the following factors can contribute to the perpetration of gender-based violence?
Societal norms that condone violence
ExplanationAcceptance or normalization of violence within a society based on gender biases.
#4
What is the term for the use of physical force, coercion, threats, intimidation, isolation, or other forms of violence to control or manipulate a partner?
Domestic violence
ExplanationViolence occurring within intimate relationships, often used to exert power and control.
#5
Which of the following is NOT a type of gender-based violence?
Racial discrimination
ExplanationWhile related, racial discrimination is distinct from gender-based violence, which targets individuals based on their gender.
#6
Which international human rights instrument specifically addresses gender-based violence?
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
ExplanationA treaty aimed at ending discrimination against women in all forms, including violence.
#7
What is the term for the legal principle that prohibits double jeopardy, allowing individuals to be tried only once for a specific crime?
Ne bis in idem
ExplanationThe legal protection against being prosecuted or punished twice for the same offense.
#8
Which of the following is NOT a common consequence of gender-based violence?
Economic empowerment
ExplanationGender-based violence typically restricts empowerment, but economic empowerment is not a direct consequence of it.
#9
What legal principle holds that individuals are innocent until proven guilty?
Presumption of innocence
ExplanationThe fundamental right that requires the prosecution to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
#10
Which international organization adopted the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women?
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
ExplanationThe primary legislative body of the United Nations, responsible for adopting resolutions and declarations.
#11
Which legal concept refers to the intentional process of obstructing justice or unlawfully influencing the outcome of a legal proceeding?
Obstruction of justice
ExplanationActions aimed at impeding the legal process or interfering with the administration of justice.
#12
In the context of gender-based violence, what does the acronym 'VAW' stand for?
Violence Against Women
ExplanationRefers to various forms of violence disproportionately experienced by women.
#13
Which legal concept refers to the compensation awarded to a victim of a civil wrong or criminal act?
Reparation
ExplanationCompensation provided to victims to repair harm caused by a wrongful act.
#14
Which legal doctrine states that a person cannot be tried twice for the same offense after an acquittal or conviction?
Double jeopardy
ExplanationProtection against being tried again on the same or similar charges following a previous acquittal or conviction.
#15
Which legal concept allows individuals to bring a civil lawsuit against someone who has wronged them?
Litigation
ExplanationThe process of taking legal action to resolve a dispute, typically through the court system.