Hybrid briefing by the Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, its causes and consequences.



Hybrid briefing by Reem Alsalem, Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, its causes and consequences.

Location: Av. de la Paix 8-14, 1211 Genève, Switzerland

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