Abstract: The research aimed to clarify the causes of gender-based violence and its resulting effects. To achieve the research objectives, the descriptive approach will be used by reviewing the closest previous studies related to the research field. The findings revealed that Violence takes many forms, including sexual violence, sexual harassment, rape, trafficking in women, and forcing women into prostitution. All forms of violence have negative psychological and economic consequences for the victim. Gender-based violence has numerous negative psychological, social, physical, and emotional effects. These effects are reflected in the lives of women and children, causing psychological harm and diminishing their self-confidence, especially if they are unable to disclose the violence they have experienced or confront their abusers. The research recommended in strengthen the role of media in educating the public about gender-based violence and to intensify awareness campaigns in this area.

Keywords: Gender-Based Violence (GBV), forms, effects, women, children

How to Cite: Fathi, A. and Al-Murtaji, M. (2025). Gender-Based Violence (GBV): Forms and Effects. International Evolution Journal for Science & research (IEJSR), 2(12), 20-26.