Identifying and Managing Gender Violence and Aggression

In memoriam: Mahmoud Fathalla

“…For decades he had argued that violence against women is the most pervasive, yet least recognized, human rights violation in the world, given that "international organisations have provided detailed definitions of human violent behaviour and have estimated that, as of 2021, some 30% of all women aged 15 and older have been victims of some form of physical and/or sexual violence, mostly perpetrated by current or former intimate partners". 10 In conclusion, the best way to keep the memory of Mahmoud Fathalla in our hearts is to spread his message of equal rights and opportunities for all women of the world, as summarized by FIGO's President, Prof A.-B. Kihara, in her message to his family: "Prof Mahmoud Fathalla will always be remembered for his academic prowess, lectures, speeches, and stalwart and bold advocacy in women's health with a call to action and social accountability".…”

“…Finally, together with Joseph Schenker in 2023, we wrote a chapter in the Handbook of Anger, Aggression, and Violence ; it was dedicated to a subject Mahmoud considered of paramount importance: gender violence. For decades he had argued that violence against women is the most pervasive, yet least recognized, human rights violation in the world, given that “international organisations have provided detailed definitions of human violent behaviour and have estimated that, as of 2021, some 30% of all women aged 15 and older have been victims of some form of physical and/or sexual violence, mostly perpetrated by current or former intimate partners” 10 …”