Statement by Michelle Bachelet, Under Secretary General and Executive Director of UN Women, on death of Delhi student. 2012 showed too many times over that 'violence against women' remains pervasive worldwide, unfortunately. Today, UN Women expresses our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the young Indian student so brutally raped. This horrific crime committed against a young woman who simply aspired to building a life in the service of others, is a call to action for all … [Read more...]
2013, COMMIT to help end violence against women
January 3, 2013 by Team Celebration
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