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Fact sheets and other resources on the prevention of sexual violence and abuse of women. Features statistics on sexual violence, tips for minimizing the risks of violence, screening tools for doctors, a bibliography, and more. Some in Spanish.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Contains resources on sexual violence against women, including fact sheets on rape and abuse of women, statistics on rape in South Africa, a paper on links between AIDS/HIV and violence against women in South Africa, and related publications. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Features educational materials on issues affecting women, such as trafficking in women and girls, honor killings, and the war in Sudan. Find articles about current events, discussion groups, and details about legislation and opportunities to help improve the situation of women. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
'The first-ever World Health Organization (WHO) study on domestic violence reveals that intimate partner violence is the most common form of violence in women's lives -- much more so than assault or rape by strangers or acquaintances.'. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
