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Central Asia's Sexual Violence Problem

Women and girls in Central Asia who are victims of sexual violence have little chance of obtaining justice. The laws work against them. Society often works against them.
The organization Equality Now, which specializes in human rights, sex discriminatory laws, gender equality, and legislative change to create a just world for women and girls, released a report on January 24 on sexual violence laws in Eurasia that includes findings from Central Asia.
Joining host Bruce Pannier to discuss this topic are Janette Akhilgova, Eurasia consultant at Equality Now; Dilfuza Kurolova, a human rights lawyer and activist for gender equality from Uzbekistan; and Subhiya Mastonshoeva, a researcher with thematic experience in human rights, gender, and justice issues including prevention and response to violence against women and girls in Tajikistan. ....

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4 Things You Should Know About the Istanbul Convention to End Violence Against Women


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4 Things You Should Know About the Istanbul Convention to End Violence Against Women
Countries agreed to tackle gender-based violence 10 years ago. Here s why.
Why Global Citizens Should Care
We must ensure the safety of women and girls around the world by eliminating gender-based violence in its many forms to achieve gender equality. The United Nations’ Global Goal 5 aims to protect women and ensure that they live with equal access to health, wealth and well-being. You can join us and take action to fight gender inequality here.  
Preventing and responding to gender-based violence are needed more than ever around the world, and one tool can help countries maintain the framework to keep women safe.  ....

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