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UNAMA Press Release

Women's Power to Stop War Webinar Series Episode 6: Gender, Violence and the State in Asia

October 9, 2014

Assistant Professor Amy Barrow examines how the perpetuation of gender-based violence is often shaped by distinct cultural norms, laws, and policies, using examples from within Asia. The webinar considers how states in Asia have responded to international legal instruments including CEDAW and the Security Council Resolution 1325.

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