Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is widely recognized as an impediment to the social and economic development of communities and States and the achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Experiencing violence precludes women from contributing to and benefiting from development initiatives by limiting their agency, that is, their choices and ability to act. The deprivation of women resulting from VAWG should be of central concern...
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2023/02/01
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Preventing and Addressing Gender-Based Violence
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Preventing and Addressing Gender-Based Violence (English). LAC Gender Notes Washington, D.C. : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/572881642747429387