A national strategy to eliminate violence against women was put in place in 2...

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A national strategy to eliminate violence against women was put in place in 2005. A unit on violence against women and children has also been set up. Special law-enforcement agencies have been established to protect women and children, and women's rights are also protected within the army.

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:

Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

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