GLOBAL DATABASE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLSCOUNTRY-PROFILEAFGHANISTANMEASURESRECORDED CASES ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
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Recorded Cases on Violence against Women
Type of Measure
Research and statistical data > Administrative data > Health
Form of Violence
Violence against women and girls
Year
2007
Brief Description

During 2007, 30 women's prisons and 30 hospitals were monitored by the Women's Rights Unit of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission for cases of violence against women in 30 provinces. A total of 2,060 cases of violence against women were registered in 2007. The cases were shared with the relevant authorities.

Source of Information
Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission Annual Report (1 January to 31 December 2007) p. 23
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