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Violence Against Women
Efforts to ensure women, children and men live a violence-free existence. Identifying situations most likely to increase incidences of violence, including sexual abuse. Addressing violence within communities. Developing policies for reducing violence. Also education and counseling.

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Stop Violence Against Women

UN Development Fund for Women

National Organization for Women


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All terms and definitions, except where noted, are excerpted with permission from the Population Reference Bureau's International Population Handbook, by Arthur Haupt and Thomas Kane, 4th Edition, 1998.