The impact of guns on women's lives.

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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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Summary

Countless women and girls have been shot and killed or injured in every region of the world. Millions more live in fear of armed violence against women. There are two key factors at the heart of these abuses: the proliferation and misuse of small arms and deep-rooted discrimination against women. Each of us can help put an end to the abuses highlighted in this report by joining the international campaigns to Stop Violence Against Women and to Control Arms. This report spells out the key steps you can take to help stop armed violence against women.