Abused and Abandoned: Breaking the Cycle of Violence Against Women
Series: Women's History Month Special
From: A World of Possibilities
Length: 00:55:00
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Every day, women in all parts of the world endure violence in their homes and workplaces. Join us as we explore how women, when boosted by enabling information and mutual support, find individual and collective strength and become fully realized leaders in their communities.
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Posted on March 18, 2007 at 10:28 PM | Permalink
Review of Abused and Abandoned: Breaking the Cycle of Violence Against Women
This somber accounting of the satae of violence against women around the world is familiar ground, unfortunately, but a necessary telling of an onging tale of injustices in communities and countries that discourage the reporting of rape and violence directed towards women.
This is not an easy hour to listen to, but is important that it be heard.