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Africa: No More Excuses on Gender Violence
IPS, 25 November 2008
As the world marks the twenty-seventh International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, United Nations figures indicate that in the course of her lifetime, one in… Read more »
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Africa: NGOs Challenge Govts on Gender Violence
IPS, 21 November 2008
Continued violence against women is one of the focuses of a continental meeting reviewing progress made towards achieving gender equality in Africa. Read more »
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Liberia: 16-Day Gender Awareness Campaign Launched - President Sirleaf Urges All to Get Involved
Govt of Liberia, 25 November 2008
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says the fight against gender violence must involve everyone. The campaign, the President said, must begin at homes, where parents have an… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: The UNHCR Campaign '16 Days of Action Against Gender Based Violence' Starts
United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, 25 November 2008
For better awareness on gender based violence and to promote strategies on the means of better fighting this violence, the UNHCR is organizing a campaign consisting of activities… Read more »