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It is time to stop blaming women for sexual violence and abuse by men
We need to put an end to the shaming of women and place responsibility for abuse firmly at the feet of the perpetrators, says KELLIE O’DOWD

THIS year marks some global anniversaries of historic policies on women’s rights. 

From the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the 20th anniversary of UN Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, 2020 has also thrown a spotlight on a parallel pandemic: escalated domestic and sexual violence.

This comes as no surprise to those of us active in the field of ending male violence against women and girls. 

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