Title: The impact of guns on women's lives.
Authors: Amnesty International.; Control Arms (Campaign); International Action Network on Small Arms.; Oxfam.
Publisher: International Action Network on Small Arms : Amnesty International ; Oxford, England : Oxfam International,
Year: 2005
Subjects: Women Violence against.; Gun control; Women Crimes against.; Firearms and crime.
Abstract: Presents an intergovernmental report on various types of gun violence against women, including case studies. Includes suggested remedies and information on pending treaties.
Contents: 1.Introduction--2.Armed violence against women in the home--3.Law enforcers, guns and violence against women--4.Gangs, guns and gender--5.Crimes against women in armed conflict--6.Aftermath of war--7.Legal background:the international framework--8.The way forward--Appendix 1:Summary of principles of the proposed arms trade treaty--Appendix 2:Guiding principles for work at the community level to reduce gun violence against women.