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CEMR calls for renewed efforts
The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) calls upon local and regional authorities in Europe to strengthen efforts and commitments in the fight for the elimination of violence against women.
The call was voiced on 25 November 2010 by Jocelyne Bougeard, President of the CEMR Committee of Women Elected Representatives of Local and Regional Authorities, at the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
'Local and regional governments have an array of levers at their disposal to contribute to the fight in eliminating violence against women and to bring support to victims," states Bougeard.
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