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Domestic Violence Awareness

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Information from the World Health Organization (WHO):

10 facts about violence prevention | There have been many studies in the past few years about domestic violence and its prevention. More >>

10 facts about women's health | Between 15% and 71% of women suffer domestic violence during their lifetimes. More >>

Landmark study on domestic violence | "WHO report finds domestic violence is widespread and has serious impact on health..." More >>

Gender-based violence | Most violence against women is incurred by their husbands or male partners. Domestic gender-based violence is often "invisible" because it occurs at home, where there are no witnesses... More >>

Child injuries and violence
| In 2002, around 875,000 children were killed by injury or violence. ... More >>