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16 Days Against Gender Violence

Posted on November 27, 2008 by

According to the Center for Women’s Global Leadership: The 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence (25 November – 10 December) is an annual campaign that is symbolic of the global women’s movement and end-violence networks. Its starting day, 25 … Continue reading →

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Religiously Motivated Violence Against Women

Posted on April 30, 2008 by

Crimes committed against women because they are not following religious doctrines are increasing at an alarming rate in Iraq, reports AlterNet: “Violence against women is rampant, rising every day with the power of the militias. Beheadings, rapes, beatings, suicides through … Continue reading →

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