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UN Background Note on Forms, Consequences and Costs of Violence against Women

Document number
1876
Date
2006
Title
UN Background Note on Forms, Consequences and Costs of Violence against Women
Author/publisher
United Nations (UN)
Availability
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Document type(s)
Media/News,
Keywords
Prevention, Awareness Raising, Media, Information Campaigns, Empowerment, Advocacy, Civil society, NGO, Human Rights approach, Activism, Education, Training;
Summary
Violence against women is complex and diverse in its manifestations, with far-reaching and long-lasting
consequences and costs. Its elimination requires a comprehensive, systematic and determined response.
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