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Vietnam’s efforts to protect women, girls against gender-based violence

Representatives from ASEAN member states and UN agencies in Vietnam, notably UNFPA, UNICEF and UN Women, have renewed their commitment to providing high-quality social services for women and children at risk and experiencing violence.

Madonna moved to tears by case of child rape in Kenya

 Pop star Madonna was reduced to tears during a trip to Kenya as she listened to a man describe how his five-year-old daughter had been recently raped by a neighbor in Nairobi's Kibera slum.

Da Nang City strives to end violent punishment

 VietNamNet Bridge – Over two thirds of 791 Da Nang students aged 12-13 said they were violently punished by teachers when they made errors at school, a survey has reported.