Violence against women and girls is widespread - one woman in three will experience violence during her lifetime, most often at the hands of someone she knows. In order to fully understand the depth, scope and viciousness of violence against women around the world, V-Day has compiled a glossary of the most common faces of violence. Resources for people who are experience violence in their lives, or know someone who is experiencing violence Numerous studies and reports have resulted in equally numerous statistics. Violence against women is a serious problem plaguing the world’s women and girls.