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"Every woman has the right to be free from violence in both the public and private spheres. "

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OAS: Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment and Eradication of Violence Against Women, art. 3

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Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment and Eradication of Violence Against Women

Spanish; Castilian

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Everyone has the right to security of the person without arbitrary arrest or detention.
States should ensure that violence, including online, does not undermine women's rights, including political participation and representation.