International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Volume 86, Issue 2 , Pages 328-334 , August 2004

A FIGO initiative for the 21st century: eliminate all forms of violence against women worldwide

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2004.04.026

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Volume 86, Issue 2 , Pages 328-334 , August 2004