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The Latest Programs:

• D.3: Crimes of Honor: Directory on initiatives to address Crimes of 'Honour'
  
• B.2: Obstetric Practices, Taboos: Annotated Bibliography on Violence Against Women: A Health and Human Rights Concern.

Table of contents:

GENERAL

Juridical Aspects

A. Inadequacy of General Instruments

B. Contributions of Specific Instruments

C. Regional Experiences

Factual Aspects

A. Cultural Stereotypes

B. Women's Health
B.2: Obstetric Practices, Taboos: Annotated Bibliography on Violence Against Women: A Health and Human Rights Concern

C. Status in the Family

D. Right to Life
D.3: Crimes of Honor: Directory on initiatives to address Crimes of 'Honour'

E. Right to Dignity

F. Social Disqualification

G. Aggravated Discrimination

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