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UNIFEM Currents – March 2008
The March 2008 issue of UNIFEM's electronic newsletter reports on the outcome of the 52nd session of the Commission on the Status of Women, which focused on “financing for gender equality and the empowerment of women.” It also provides an update of UN activities to combat violence against women.  read issue   archives

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