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Violence against women ‘serious obstacle’ to sustainable development, Ban says on World Day

Violence against women ‘serious obstacle’ to sustainable development, Ban says on World Day

Nov 26, 2016, at 12:52 pm

New York, Nov 26 (Just Earth News): Underlining that violence against women and girls is not only a human rights violation but also a serious obstacle to sustainable development, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for “meaningful” action to prevent and respond to such violence.

INTERVIEW: A fate shaped by injustice – one man’s mission to help the women of DR Congo

INTERVIEW: A fate shaped by injustice – one man’s mission to help the women of DR Congo

Mar 19, 2016, at 02:32 pm

New York, Mar 19 (Just Earth News/IBNS):When a woman arrived at his hospital about 17 years ago with her genitals destroyed by gunshots, Dr. Denis Mukwege ruled it an isolated incident.

UN urges UK to address violence against women

UN urges UK to address violence against women

Apr 17, 2014, at 05:51 pm

New York, Apr 17 (IBNS): Violence against women remains a pervasive challenge in the United Kingdom and a more comprehensive and targeted response is needed to address the scourge, an independent United Nations human rights expert said on Wednesday after a two-week mission to the country.