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Women empowerment is a process in which women gain power and control over their own lives and acquire the ability to make strategic choices. It can be briefly expressed as several ways of valuing women and her opinions. It includes raising their standards, educating them and creating awareness among them about their mental, physical and spiritual strength. Although there have been many courageous women who have defied preconceptions, women have historically been subjected to all kinds of abuse, manipulation, and suffering that made them feel unworthy and unsuitable. The empowerment of women and autonomy of women is very essential for the achievement of sustainable development. It is admirable that women have broken through barriers, shown their talent, and participated in practically all fields of effort. Her achievements , sacrifice and contribution in nation building is beyond the limits of the sky . Gender equality and empowering women is fundamental in having a peaceful and prosperous world .The goal of women's empowerment is to give themselves power, not to dominate men. It is past time for the globe to become a gender neutral society that provides not only opportunity but also facilities that would promote women involvement. The greatest obstacle to empowerment is the procedural aspect of empowerment notwithstanding cultural and societal constraints. This essay discusses domestic violence, which is one of the main crimes against women that has been devastating the world for a long time. In essence, domestic violence refers to when a man abuses his position to exert control over his partner through violence or other abusive behaviours. It further elucidates upon the national and international initiatives to curb it explaining the reasons attributing abusive behaviour and the effects of such abuse on women, children and society.