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Angola: Law on Domestic Violence a Step Forward for Women’s Rights

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Angola: Law on Domestic Violence a Step Forward for Women’s Rights

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The law, which was signed into the statue books on Jul. 8, guarantees support to victims, through safe houses, medical treatment and financial and legal help. In addition, violence has been designated as a "public crime", which means anyone can report it to the police, not just the victim. Read more on iKNOW Politics http://www.iknowpolitics.org/node/42254

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The law, which was signed into the statue books on Jul. 8, guarantees support to victims, through safe houses, medical treatment and financial and legal help. In addition, violence has been designated as a "public crime", which means anyone can report it to the police, not just the victim. Read more on iKNOW Politics http://www.iknowpolitics.org/node/42254

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