... in the administration of justice and the eradication of any conflicts which may arise between the rights of women and the harmful effects of certain traditional or customary practices " (sec. II, B, para. 38, UN Doc A/Conf.157/24 (Oct. 1993, quoted in Thomas 1999: 249). The Vienna Declaration specifically called for the appointment of a special rapporteur on violence against women and ... sexuality is maintained. " (Executive Summary p. 1). Its authors include many of the leading scholars who have worked to promote a human rights approach to gender violence, including the Americans Char...

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