Article - Orange the World: Parliament stands against rape

The European Parliament marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November by lighting its building in orange.

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http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/headlines/society/20191121STO67146/http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/headlines/society/20191121STO67146/
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Monday, November 25, 2019
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Articles, Women, Crimes against women, Rape, Humans, Violence against men, Misogyny, Violence against women, Sexual violence, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Violence, Laws regarding rape
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  • The European Parliament marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November by lighting its building in orange.
  • This years Orange the World initiative focuses on the issue of rape.
  • One in 20 women in the EU has been raped, data shows .
  • Violence against women in the EU:
    We know the alarming numbers: one in three women experience physical or sexual violence in their lives.
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