A Life Free of Violence: Its Our Right, Global Campaign for the Elimination of Gender Based Violence in the South Asia Region, 1998 (International)

UNIFEM

1998 was the year for commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights. In South Asia UNIFEM chose the theme of 'Elimination of Gender-Based Violence'. This report of activities held in various countries of South Asia serves as a good guide for those who are looking for alliance building and possible activities to be held. It provides information on NGOs and government departments working on this issue, the activities held and UNIFEM's campaign to move forward towards a sustained direct and focused action interventions derived from broad alliances and multi sectoral partnerships.