Web resource:	http://www.britishcouncil.org/waw.pdf
Type:	Electronic publication
Title:	Violence against women : a briefing document on international issues and responses
Authors:	Kelly, Liz Regan, Linda
Keywords:	Statistics;Sexual assault;Human rights;Overview
Year:	1999
Publisher:	The British Council
Notes:	General Overview: :This UK briefing document defines various forms of violence against women, summarises information on the scale and impact of violence and provides international examples of the range of responses to violence. Discussion: :The briefing paper discusses rape and sexual assault, domestic violence, sexual abuse of girls, trafficking for sexual exploitation, sexual harassment and harmful traditional practices including early or forced marriage, female genital mutilation, dowry and suttee. It examines what is known about the prevalence of these practices from national and international research, with a particular focus on violence against women in the United Kingdom. The impact of violence against women is also considered. The responses to violence are divided into Stage One: ending the silence, Stage Two: supporting women and girls, Stage Three: legal and institutional reform, and Stage Four: challenging the tolerance, changing men. An extensive list of organisations, campaigns and programs from various countries is included.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/21266
Physical description:	48 p.
Appears in Collections:	Online resource

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