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New UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict
Envoy Appointed
United Nations
Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon appointed Zainab Hawa Bangura to serve as
Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, an envoy position
created to address issues like rape, sexual slavery, and forced marriage. (More information)
Court Recognizes Father's
History of Violence as Grave Risk of Harm to Children
A new case from the U.S. District Court for Minnesota
recognizes that a history of spousal abuse, coupled with other risk
factors, supports a grave risk of harm defense to return of children under
the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child
Abduction. (More
information)
Human Rights Council
Holds 2012 Women's Rights Panel
The Human Rights Council of the United Nations recently held
its annual day of discussion on women's rights, focusing this year on
violence against women and the efforts and protection of women human rights
defenders. (More
information)
Conference in Georgia Raises Awareness of Istanbul Convention
A seminar that focused on the new Convention on Violence
Against Women (the Istanbul Convention) was co-hosted by the Council of
Europe, UN Women, and ICPDV Georgia in Batumi, Georgia.
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information)
OHCHR Addresses
Hidden Violence Against Women and Girls
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
performed a thematic analytical study on violence against women and girls
with disabilities. (More information)
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