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Violence against women: the international legal response
Overview
In demanding the right to be free from violence, women are claiming what they are entitled to. Violence against women must be seen as a human-rights issue, and legal instruments created and enforced to guarantee protection for women.
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Oxfam in Gender Emergencies Standards 2022-25
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