United Nation, New York, 8 July 2009 - Noon briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Violence against women, including rape, is widespread in Afghanistan, according to a new United Nations report, which details the extent of the problem against a backdrop of impunity and a failure by authorities to protect womens rights.

This report paints a detailed and deeply disturbing picture of the situation facing many Afghan women today, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay said of the 32-page report issued jointly by her office (OHCHR) and the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA).

Silence is Violence - End the Abuse of Women in Afghanistan report:
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News story:
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UNIFEM Web site:
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