International: In-depth study on all forms of violence against women
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Center for Women’s Global Leadership WLUML networkers contributed to this UN study on violence against women, that classifies abuse against women - whether it happens in the home or elsewhere - as a human rights violation.
Submitted on Sun, 10/22/2006 - 00:00
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