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This report aims to:

• estimate the prevalence of violence against women, with particular emphasis on physical, sexual and emotional violence by male intimate partners;
• assess the extent to which intimatepartner violence is associated with a range of health outcomes;
• identify factors that may either protect or put women at risk of partner violence;
• document and compare the strategies and services that women use to deal with violence by an intimate partner.

The study, which collects data from over 24,000 women concludes with recommendations which fall into the following categories:

• Strengthening national commitment and action
• Promoting primary prevention
• Involving the education sector
• Strengthening the health sector response
• Supporting women living with violence
• Sensitizing criminal justice systems
• Supporting research and collaboration

To access this report go to the library or click on the link opposite.