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Helen Clark: UN must not backtrack on women's reproductive rights. The head of UN development programme sounds warning as Malta, Russia and Vatican try to remove references to sexual rights

But as he had used his heart, the strongest of all weapons, to fight for his country's freedom, it is very likely that death made the journey into the light easy for him.

According to UN-Women, progress of World Women 2011-2012, as many as 7 in 10 women in the world report having experienced physical and/or sexual violence at some point in their lifetime. Statistics indicate that violence against women and girls is a universal phenomenon, irrespective of income, class and culture.

Oh yes I am wise But it’s wisdom born of pain Yes, I’ve paid the price But look how much I gained If I have to, I can do anything I am strong

Speaking on the opening day of the CSW in New York, Bachelet said that although the phrasing of the text was important, what was needed was the will and action to eliminate violence against women and girls.

“The final report on the Sikh Temple shooting that occurred in August of 2012 hasn’t yet been released, and now, eyes are turned to the FBI for more extensive information on that other horrible Sunday”

Jatinder P. Singh recited sections from the Mool Mantar accompanied by a musical piece played by Jon Blond on the flute.