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Bangladesh - International Women's Day 2012: Writing wrongs against women

IFEX Thursday 8th March, 2012

(ARTICLE 19/IFEX) - International Women's Day is celebrated around the world not only to honour women's social, political and economic achievements, but also to reflect upon the obstacles that impede their progress and continue to deny them equality and justice. On the occasion of International Women's Day 2012, ARTICLE 19 highlights the sensitive ...

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