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November 24, 2010

Int’l Day for the Elimination of Violence Marked
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Thursday marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence against
Women. On Tuesday, former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet spoke at
the United Nations. Bachelet is now Executive Director of UN Women.

Michelle Bachelet: “Women and girls are at the risk of gender based
violence throughout their lives. This violence is perpetuated by the
people closest to them; intimate partners, family members, colleagues as
well as people they have never met. It takes place in rich and poor
countries, in urban and rural areas, in situation of peace and conflict
and in the aftermath of natural disasters. It takes place in women’s
daily lives."



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