Multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination and violence against women 2011, para. 45
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In addition, religious, traditional and cultural practices are sometimes instrumentalized both to justify and to perpetrate discrimination and violence against women. Moreover, the prerogatives of patriarchy often include perpetrating violence against women in contexts including in family settings and war situations.
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Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences