The United Nations defines VAWG as acts of gender-based violence that cause physical, sexual or psychological harm. While that includes serious crimes such as domestic abuse and sexual violence, experts say casual misogyny and sexist comments can also contribute by reinforcing gender inequality. Ch Supt Colette Rose - head of specialist operations at GMP - said: "I think VAWG is a societal problem. If we can work with males around behaviours that may make women feel unsafe or intimidated and educate people, that will have an impact on wider society." "The language used was very misogynistic and the person perpetrating it was using my vulnerabilities to make me feel the way I did.

Source: BBC March 24, 2026 10:17 UTC