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Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice

Overview

The Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice first discussed the issue of violence against women at its second session, in 1993. It has since taken up this issue on a regular basis. 

Reports of the Secretary-General

Crime prevention and criminal justice responses to violence against women and girls (E/CN.15/2008/2 [ A C E F R S ] of February 2008)

Decisions

Strengthening crime prevention and criminal justice responses to violence against women and girls (Decision 17/1 of 2008, contained in E/CN.15/2008/22 [ A C E F R S ])

Thematic discussions

The Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice held a thematic discussion on aspects of violence against women that pertain directly to the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice on 15 April 2008 (contained in E/CN.15/2008/22 [ A C E F R S ]).