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Political Disruption, Violence against Women and its Impact on Health in Nepal

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Mahesh Maskey reveals the disturbing impact of political disruption on womens health and rights in Nepal. He shows that it is linked to deep-seated economic failures resulting in political turmoil and calls for action to change the conditions underlining the frightening increase of violence against women.

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  1. Physicians for Social Responsibility, Nepal

    Mahesh Maskey

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Maskey, M. Political Disruption, Violence against Women and its Impact on Health in Nepal. Development 46, 68–71 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.development.1110449

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