Mr.Kristof and Ms.WuDunn explain how all over the world women are subjected to violence, sexual slavery and other forms of severe oppression.

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Sexual violence against women and girls has been widespread in Africa.

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And,where women and children and girls are subject to sexual violence."

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Ms Elliott, volunteer co-ordinator for Rape Crisis, said research showed that women and girls feared rape and sexual violence more than any other crime.

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Barbara Natasegara, chief executive officer of the Safer Wales charity, said she welcomed the news, adding: "However, we are continuing to see a rise in the number of women and men who experience high levels of domestic abuse and sexual violence accessing our services".

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At least 657 cases of sexual violence involving women and girls were documented in September and October during mass expulsions from Angola to Congo, according to UNICEF.

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