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Girls everywhere grow-up knowing it s a reality and sadly some women accept it.
It is estimated that one out of every five women will be physically or sexually abused in their lifetimes. Not only is it socially acceptable in some cultures but violence against women can also be considered a tactic of war. Our UN Correspondents Sally Swing Shelley and Bissera Kostova present reports on global violence against women and the plight of Sierra Leonian women. The economy is in a recession and jobs are scarce. Women with families to support are turning in ever increasing numbers to the streets to make ends meet.