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State Violence Againts Women In Asia Pacific

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Statistics paint a horrifying picture of the social and health consequences of violence against women and children. For women aged 15 to 44 years, violence is a major cause of death and disability. Rape and domestic and intimate partner violence are higher risk factors for women in this age-group than cancer, motor vehicle accidents, war and malaria. The economic cost of violence against women and children is hugely significant – the costs of intimate partner violence in the United States alone exceeded US$5.8 billion in 2003 - US$4.1 billion was spent on direct medical and health care services, while productivity losses accounted for nearly US$1.8 billion. Hence, violence against women and children impoverishes individuals, families and communities by reducing the economic development of each nation.
In East and Southeast Asia, the widespread prevalence of violence against women is a serious issue, particularly with regard to domestic violence and marital rape, child marriages, and trafficking in women and girls. Despite considerable progress in establishing policies and programmes, implementation has been far slower. This gap is largely the result of deeply entrenched cultural values, attitude and practices that are rooted in gender stereotype and ultimately justify exploitative behaviour and violence against women

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KP.IV.000246

KP.IV INT s

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KP.IV INT s

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Bangkok : Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD)., 2003

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23 hlm; 16 cm

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Indonesia

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KP IV

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Kekerasan Terhadap Perempuan
Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development

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