Sierra Leone: New Publication: "Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Sierra Leone: Mapping Challenges, Responses and Future Entry Points"
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International Alert Addressing gender-based violence, which has affected many thousands of women and children in Sierra Leone, is a critical element of building peace. This briefing paper explores the issue and identifies strategies to enhance prevention and response to VAW.
Submitted on Sat, 10/20/2007 - 23:00
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