World development report 2017 : gender based violence and the law (English)

The phenomenon of gender-based violence is pervasive around the world, experienced by some one in three women in their lifetimes. The elimination of such violence has been increasingly recognized as a priority for the international community. This paper investigates the potential and shortcomings of legislative action – and how international and national laws can interact with norms in ways that can be conducive to the reduction of the risk of violence...

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Klugman,Jeni;
Document Date
2017/01/01
Document Type
World Development Report
Report Number
112914
Volume No
1
Total Volume(s)
1
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World,
Region
Other,
Disclosure Date
2017/02/20
Disclosure Status
Disclosed
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World development report 2017 : gender based violence and the law
Keywords
violence against woman

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Klugman,Jeni.

World development report 2017 : gender based violence and the law (English). World Development Report background papers Washington, D.C. : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/611461487586627507

World development report 2017 : gender based violence and the law (English)

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