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Argentina: Police clash with pro-choice protesters in Rosario
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10.10.2016
Violence broke out as thousands of protesters rallied in Rosario against gender violence, femicide and to advocate abortion rights, on Sunday. Police fired rubber bullets, teargas and charged protesters at the conclusion of the peaceful march.
Participants chanted slogans and carried placards demanding the protection of victims of violence, the implementation of free legal aid, the denunciation of violence against gender diversities and trafficking, as well as legal and free abortions.
Christian pro-life groups were present on the periphery of march, where they came into conflict with the protesters.
Rallies were held across the country to mark the 31st annual National Women’s Forum, which was taking place in Rosario. In Argentina, violence against women has become a significant issue. From 2007 to 2012 a femicide was committed every 35 hours, according to the La Casa del Encuentro in Buenos Aires. The group further estimates, that in 2015 there were 275 femicides in the country.
Participants chanted slogans and carried placards demanding the protection of victims of violence, the implementation of free legal aid, the denunciation of violence against gender diversities and trafficking, as well as legal and free abortions.
Christian pro-life groups were present on the periphery of march, where they came into conflict with the protesters.
Rallies were held across the country to mark the 31st annual National Women’s Forum, which was taking place in Rosario. In Argentina, violence against women has become a significant issue. From 2007 to 2012 a femicide was committed every 35 hours, according to the La Casa del Encuentro in Buenos Aires. The group further estimates, that in 2015 there were 275 femicides in the country.
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