Towards an effective implementation of international norms to end violence against women : report of the Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women, Its Causes and Consequences, Yakin Ertürk

1. Mandate and methods of work -- 2. Activities of the Special Rapporteur: Consultations and participation in meetings ; Communications with Governments ; Situation of women and girls in Afghanistan ; Country visits -- 3. Turning expectations into reality: Taking stock of the developments of the past decade ; Expanding on the concept of violence against women, remaining gaps and challenges ; HIV/AIDS at the crossroads of multiple forms of violence against women ; Strategies for effective implementation of international human rights norms -- 4. Conclusions.

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The first report submitted by the present mandate holder, Yakin Ertürk, pursuant to Commission on Human Rights resolution 2003/45.