Violence among women is a very common phenomenon that affects development in women among the Ghanaian society. Violence and abuse affect all kinds of people every day. It doesn't matter what race or culture you come from, how much money you have, or if you have a disability. It is most common among women in Ghana between the ages of 15 and 54, but it can happen at any age. This specialty page will provide you with information on all of these types of violence against women, including specific resources for each type of violence. Sometimes it is difficult and confusing for Ghanaian women especially rural women to admit that they are in an abusive relationship. Violence against women in any form is a crime, regardless of who committed the violent act. It is always wrong, whether the abuser is a family member