'Recognizing the urgent

need for the universal application to women of the rights and principles with regard to equality, security, liberty, integrity and dignity of all human beings.'

'Concerned that violence against women is an obstacle to the achievement of equality, development and peace.'

'Affirming that violence against women constitutes a violation of the rights and fundamental freedoms of women and impairs or nullifies their enjoyment of those rights and freedoms.'

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