Intimate partner violence (IPV) is abuse within relationships, when a current or former spouse or partner uses violence or aggression. It doesn’t matter where someone lives or how much money they make; IPV cuts across all boundaries. Because it often stays hidden, intimate partner violence has become one of the biggest health problems of our time, quietly affecting millions of people across the world.
IPV doesn’t just cause immediate harm; it leaves lasting scars on health. Survivors often carry invisible wounds, chronic pain, infections, menopausal problems, and mental health struggles like depression, anxiety, PTSD, or even self‑harm.
Identifying IPV early is vital to stop these problems from getting worse. But many victims remain silent, held back by fears for their safety or financial dependence on…