Communal violence in Gujarat, India: impact of sexual violence and responsibilities of the health care system

Khanna, R.

Reproductive Health Matters 16(31): 142-152

2008


ISSN/ISBN: 0968-8080
PMID: 18513616
DOI: 10.1016/s0968-8080(08)31357-3
Document Number: 201233
Situations of chronic conflict across the globe make it imperative to draw attention to its gendered health consequences, particularly the violation of women's reproductive and sexual rights. Since early 2002 in Gujarat, western India, the worst kind of state-sponsored violence against Muslims has been perpetrated, which continues to this day.

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