General Recommendation No. 19 (GR19) on violence against women

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The Committee reminds states of their obligation to eliminate this gendered violence and examines specific articles within the Convention towards the elimination of violence against women. It also makes specific recommendations to states to guide them to meet their obligations and achieve the means by which violence against women can be eliminated.

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