Africa: Feature - UN Findings Flag Violence, Abuse of Older Women Accused of Witchcraft

15 June 2014

Did you know violence and abuse against elderly women, the worlds fastest growing demographic group, range from sexual violence, property grabbing, financial abuse and increasingly, extreme violence against older women accused of witchcraft?

Throughout history, women described as witches have been persecuted, tortured and murdered.

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