A/HRC/26/38
United Nations
General Assembly
Distr.: General
28 May 2014
Original: English
Human Rights Council
Twenty-sixth session
Agenda item 3
Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil,
political, economic, social and cultural rights,
including the right to development
Report of the Special Rapporteur on violence against women,
its causes and consequences, Rashida Manjoo*
Summary
The present report focuses broadly on developments in the United Nations regarding
violence against women, its causes and consequences, over approximately 20 years. The
objective is to provide a snapshot view of these developments, including the expanding
conceptualization of the theme of violence against women, its causes and consequences.
The analysis of continuing challenges is underpinned by the work of the mandate as
identified through thematic reports, country missions and participation in conferences and
meetings. Due to limitations on the length of documents, developments at the regional and
national level are not addressed in this report.
* The present document is submitted late in order to reflect the most recent information.
GE.14-03700 (E)
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