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By Suzanne York, www.howmany.org Worldwide, 2.5 billion people lack access to proper sanitation. That is nearly 40% of the world’s population. In fact, more people have a cell phone than a toilet. That is why World Toilet Day is recognized on November 19th. A project of UN Water, the day is meant “to raise awareness
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By Suzanne York, www.howmany.org They are sent to protect citizens in horrific conflict and refugee conditions in countries in turmoil. Women in these situations are incredibly vulnerable. Yet sadly, Human Rights Watch has found that African Union (AU) peacekeepers in Somalia rape women seeking medicine on their bases and routinely pay teenage girls for sex.
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Tags: CEDAW, IVAWA, sexual violence, violence against women, Women's empowerment