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A woman attends a demonstration on the occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, her face painted with a red hand print
Image: Luca Bruno/AP Photo/picture alliance Image: Luca Bruno/AP Photo/picture alliance

Violence against women

Violence against women and girls includes acts that cause physical, sexual or emotional harm or suffering as well as the threat of harm.

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