8 december: symposium Gender based violence and human rights

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On 8 December 2017 a symposium will be held on gender-based violence and human rights at the University of Amsterdam.
Violence against women is still a frequent and serious violation of women’s fundamental rights internationally. One in three women has ever experienced a severe form of physical or sexual violence, according to the World Health Organization.

Symposium

The symposium on 8 December will discuss what human rights mean in the approach to gender-based violence. Both internationally, nationally and locally. What priorities should be set?
During the symposium, (inter)national experts discuss the most important global developments.

Attending the symposium or do you want to know more about the speakers or the program?
>> Tickets Symposium Gender-based violence and human rights: international perspectives

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