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Agreed conclusions in CSW 57th include violence against women and ICT

By FF for GenderIT.org

ARGENTINA, 26 March 2013

The 57th Commission on the Status of Women took place from 4 to 15 March 2013 at United Nations Headquarters under the theme “Elimination and prevention of all forms of violence against women and girls.” Setting a milestone for internet and women’s rights, this year’s conclusions include a paragraph on violence against women related to information and communication technologies.

Full article at http://www.genderit.org/node/3778/

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