Lack of social support fuelling brutal attacks against women

A woman walks next to a banner condemning violence against women at the University of Nairobi on Thursday, when women turned out for a night vigil for the ongoing crusade to end domestic violence against women. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

The upsurge of violence against women, which has led to an increase in murder cases is a result of lack of social support, a new survey has found.

According to a study conducted by Ipsos between April 15 and 18 this year, 34 per cent of the respondents indicated that the rise in gender-based violence was due to lack of social support, breakdown in communication and lack of trust.