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“For women and girls, no place is completely safe”: Despite some progress, urgent and stronger action needed against digital violence

UNFPA’s bodyright campaign was launched last year during the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The campaign is aimed at raising awareness and encouraging progress at government, private sector and individual level to combat the crisis of digital violence. © UNFPA
  • 25 November 2022
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