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Violence Against Women in Politics

As the prominence of women in politics increases, so does the incidence of violence against women in politics. This section highlights news, interviews, resources and events on violence against women in politics

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10-14 December 2007: Eliminating Violence Against Women in Politics

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10-14 December 2007: Eliminating Violence Against Women in Politics

Dear International Knowledge Network of Women in Politics Members:

Dear International Knowledge Network of Women in Politics Members:

Against Violence Against Women

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September 7, 2007

Against Violence Against Women

This guide describes violence against women, how it occurs, and where women should seek remedy against it. It provides examples of violence against women in Nigeria and the existing legal framework around each type of described violent act.

This guide describes violence against women, how it occurs, and where women should seek remedy against it. It provides examples of violence against women in Nigeria and the existing legal framework around each type of described violent act.

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Let's End Violence against Women

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April 26, 2007

Let's End Violence against Women

London-based advertising agency Leo Burnett produced this public service announcement (PSA) for UNIFEM, the United Nations Development Fund for Women.

London-based advertising agency Leo Burnett produced this public service announcement (PSA) for UNIFEM, the United Nations Development Fund for Women.

Elimination of Violence Against Women in Partnership with Men

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February 13, 2007

Elimination of Violence Against Women in Partnership with Men

This article encompasses material that was prepared for a training workshop on eliminating violence against women (VAW). It highlights ideas, concepts, policies, approaches and strategies for a greater involvement and engagement of men to eliminate gender violence.

This article encompasses material that was prepared for a training workshop on eliminating violence against women (VAW). It highlights ideas, concepts, policies, approaches and strategies for a greater involvement and engagement of men to eliminate gender violence.

Actions to End Violence Against Women - A Regional Scan of the Pacific 2002

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February 12, 2007

Actions to End Violence Against Women - A Regional Scan of the Pacific 2002

This study is part of a global assessment by UNIFEM on actions to end violence against women and girls. It focuses on three categories of violence experienced by women and girls, particularly in the Pacific region: domestic violence, rape, and sexual assault of the girl child.

This study is part of a global assessment by UNIFEM on actions to end violence against women and girls. It focuses on three categories of violence experienced by women and girls, particularly in the Pacific region: domestic violence, rape, and sexual assault of the girl child.

Not a Minute More: Ending Violence Against Women

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February 12, 2007

Not a Minute More: Ending Violence Against Women

This report provides country-specific information on the recent achievements made in the battle to end violence against women. It explains what must be done in order to build on those achievements, and provides examples of good practices.

This report provides country-specific information on the recent achievements made in the battle to end violence against women. It explains what must be done in order to build on those achievements, and provides examples of good practices.