The report highlights the abuse suffered at the hands of a woman's husband, or her mother-in-law.
It says breaking stereotypes around the roles and responsibilities for women is necessary to achieve gender equality.
Samoa's ombudsman, Maiava Iulai Toma, says the report is long overdue, and causes people to look at how human rights are being exercised, as well as examine the role of Fa'a Samoa or Samoan culture.
