Against violence

Updated On Nov 26, 2011 06:34 pm IST
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A woman holds a sign reading "My body is mine!" during a demonstration during the commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, in Guatemala City. 651 women have died due to violent events in Guatemala this year. (AFP PHOTO/Johan ORDONEZ) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 26, 2011 06:34 pm IST

A woman holds a sign reading "My body is mine!" during a demonstration during the commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, in Guatemala City. 651 women have died due to violent events in Guatemala this year. (AFP PHOTO/Johan ORDONEZ)

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Underwear hangs from a rope with a sign reading "No more incest. Violence against women is not a private matter. It is a crime. Report it!" during a demonstration for the commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, in Guatemala City. 651 women have died due to violent events in Guatemala this year. (AFP PHOTO/Johan ORDONEZ) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 26, 2011 06:34 pm IST

Underwear hangs from a rope with a sign reading "No more incest. Violence against women is not a private matter. It is a crime. Report it!" during a demonstration for the commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, in Guatemala City. 651 women have died due to violent events in Guatemala this year. (AFP PHOTO/Johan ORDONEZ)

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Women take part in a demonstration to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women in San Salvador November 25, 2011. (REUTERS/Luis Galdamez) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 26, 2011 06:34 pm IST

Women take part in a demonstration to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women in San Salvador November 25, 2011. (REUTERS/Luis Galdamez)

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Women take part in a demonstration to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women in San Salvador November 25, 2011. (REUTERS/Luis Galdamez) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 26, 2011 06:34 pm IST

Women take part in a demonstration to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women in San Salvador November 25, 2011. (REUTERS/Luis Galdamez)

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Uruguayan women wearing black dresses and veils hold candles as they demonstrate against domestic violence along 18 de Julio street in Montevideo. Friday marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Around 40 women die every year in Uruguay as a result of domestic violence, according to official sources. (REUTERS/Andres Stapff) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 26, 2011 06:34 pm IST

Uruguayan women wearing black dresses and veils hold candles as they demonstrate against domestic violence along 18 de Julio street in Montevideo. Friday marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Around 40 women die every year in Uruguay as a result of domestic violence, according to official sources. (REUTERS/Andres Stapff)

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A woman holds a sign that reads," No more", during a rally against abuse and domestic violence in La Paz. Friday marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (REUTERS/Gaston Brito) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 26, 2011 06:34 pm IST

A woman holds a sign that reads," No more", during a rally against abuse and domestic violence in La Paz. Friday marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (REUTERS/Gaston Brito)

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Uruguayan women wearing black dresses and veils hold candles as they demonstrate against domestic violence along 18 de Julio street in Montevideo. Friday marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Around 40 women die every year in Uruguay as a result of domestic violence, according to official sources. (REUTERS/Andres Stapff) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 26, 2011 06:34 pm IST

Uruguayan women wearing black dresses and veils hold candles as they demonstrate against domestic violence along 18 de Julio street in Montevideo. Friday marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Around 40 women die every year in Uruguay as a result of domestic violence, according to official sources. (REUTERS/Andres Stapff)

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Demonstrators holding balloons participate in a demonstration during the annual International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women march in Lima. (REUTERS/Pilar Olivares) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 26, 2011 06:34 pm IST

Demonstrators holding balloons participate in a demonstration during the annual International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women march in Lima. (REUTERS/Pilar Olivares)

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Women in black carry a cardboad coffin in memory of victims of domestic violence during the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women march in Lima. The sign reads: "Maria, murdered by her partner, leaving two children orphaned". (REUTERS/Pilar Olivares) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 26, 2011 06:34 pm IST

Women in black carry a cardboad coffin in memory of victims of domestic violence during the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women march in Lima. The sign reads: "Maria, murdered by her partner, leaving two children orphaned". (REUTERS/Pilar Olivares)

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People take part in a rally against abuse and domestic violence in La Paz. Friday marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (REUTERS/Gaston Brito) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Nov 26, 2011 06:34 pm IST

People take part in a rally against abuse and domestic violence in La Paz. Friday marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (REUTERS/Gaston Brito)

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