Sexual violence is a form of psychosocial torture where the suffering of the ...

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Sexual violence is a form of psychosocial torture where the suffering of the victims extends to their families, and through families reflects the entire society, while the suffering does not cease after the act of violence is committed

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:

Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

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