Multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination and violence against women 2011, para. 25
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Interpersonal violence includes such forms of abuse as economic, psychological, sexual, emotional, physical and verbal threats and actions. These forms of violence are prevalent in all societies, though experienced and understood within distinct societal responses and world views. Such forms of violence are well known and understood and will not be elaborated on in this report.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences