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120 cases of VAW in a month


04 March 2019  

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KATHMANDU: A total of 120 cases of violence against women (VAW) have been recorded in Nepal from mid-January to mid-February, Women’s Rehabilitation Center (WOREC Nepal) said.

According to WOREC, 28 rapes, 35 cases of physical violence, 17 mental violence, 11 deprivation from amenities, and nine murders were reported during the period.

Likewise, six cases of sexual misconduct have been reported.

A press statement issued by WOREC said, among the victims, those from 17-25 were the most affected.

Publish Date : 04 March 2019 22:40 PM

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