International Violence Against Women U.S. Response and Policy Issues

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economic assistance.

Government productivity.

International relations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2011

Summary:

Addresses definition, causes, prevalence, and consequences of violence against women (VAW). Provides examples of U.S. activities that address VAW directly or include anti-VAW components, and reviews selected UN and other international efforts. Outlines policy considerations for the 111th Congress, including scope and effectiveness of current U.S. programs, further integrating anti-VAW programs into U.S. assistance and foreign policy mechanisms, strengthening U.S. government coordination of international anti-VAW activities, and collaborating with international organizations such as the UN on anti-VAW efforts; and addresses more general current and emerging issues

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division. International Violence Against Women

Publisher Number:

CRS-2011-FDT-0759

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Restricted for use by site license