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UN's historic agreement to stop violence against women, girls

The United Nations agreed on a declaration to prevent and condemn violence against women and girls regardless of "any custom, tradition or religious consideration" as part of the annual meeting of the Commission on the Status of Women. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon lauded the members for taking "action to prevent violence and provide justice and services to survivors." While Egypt voted for the declaration, the ruling Muslim Brotherhood party said the UN's action would lead to the "complete disintegration of society." Google/Agence France-Presse (3/16), The Guardian (London) (3/15), Devex.com (3/18) LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story



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