It is estimated that globally 35% of women have experienced physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or sexual violence by a non-partner at some point in their lives. Some national studies show that up to 70% of women have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner in their lifetime (UN Women).
In Australia, domestic violence is the leading cause of death and injury in women under 45 years of age, with more than one woman murdered by her current or former partner every week (ABC).