The impact of guns on women's lives.
by
 
Amnesty International.

Title
The impact of guns on women's lives.

Author
Amnesty International.

ISBN
9780862103682

Publication Information
London, United Kingdom : Amnesty International : International Action Network on Small Arms ; Oxford, England : Oxfam International, 2005.

Physical Description
iv, 67 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 26 cm.

Contents
1. Introduction--2. Armed violence against women in the home--3. Law enforcers, guns and violence against women--4. Gangs, guns and gender--5. Crimes against women in armed conflict--6. Aftermath of war--7. Legal background:the international framework--8. The way forward--Appendix 1:Summary of principles of the proposed arms trade treaty--Appendix 2:Guiding principles for work at the community level to reduce gun violence against women.

Abstract
Presents an intergovernmental report on various types of gun violence against women, including case studies. Includes suggested remedies and information on pending treaties.

Subject Term
Women -- Crimes against.
 
Women -- Violence against.
 
Firearms and crime.
 
Gun control.

Added Corporate Author
Amnesty International.
 
International Action Network on Small Arms.
 
Oxfam.

Electronic Access
Table of contents only http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy0613/2006315302.html
 
http://www.controlarms.org/documents/small-arms-women-report-final2-1.pdf


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