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Women’s Knowledge Digital Library

Preventing violence against women in Elections: A programming guide

Brings to light the scourge of violence against women in elections.

Description

This publication brings to light the scourge of violence against women in elections. It seeks to identify the specific components of violence against women in elections, including types, tactics, victims and perpetrators, and presents options for policy and programming responses based on current good practices.

Source

http://www.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/publications/2017/11/preventing-violence-against-women-in-elections

Language

English

Collections

Violence Collection

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