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Violence Against Women in Melanesia and East Timor – Building on Global and Regional Promising Approaches

Violence against women is both a symptom and a cause of gender inequality and discrimination, and is a major barrier to development in Melanesia and East Timor. A more comprehensive and effective response to violence against women is urgently required if the Millennium Development Goals are to be achieved in Melanesia and East Timor. See ODE for the full report.

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This entry was posted on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 under E-gender.

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