Discrimination Against the Girl Child

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Discrimination Against the Girl Child: Female Infanticide, Female
Genital
Cutting and Honor Killing

"This publication focuses on the visible manifestations of violence
against
women and girls. It makes a useful contribution on offering the
latest
information on the extent of the practices and presents the
community-based
solutions that have been successful in bringing about the
changes needed to
advance the equal rights of women and girls."

-Sree Gururaja, Senior Advisor, Gender & Development Division,
UNICEF

Table of Contents
Introduction
Why is there concern about the girl child?
What is female infanticide and selective abortion?
What is female genital cutting?
What is honor killing?
What changes are occurring in these areas of gender-based
discrimination?
Conclusion
Endnotes

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http://www.yapi.org/girls.pdfpdf: www.yapi.org/girls.pdf

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