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Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) Issue Posters Against "Honor Killings"

Turkish Armed Forces distributed posters to raise awareness against violence directed against women. Some of the posters read: “Honor killing is a crime – Respect Life”; “Violence against women is Crime”; “Sexual Harassment and Assault are Crimes” and “Girls have a right to education – Send girls to school”. These posters are displayed on the walls of all meeting places such as clubs, reading and resting rooms where soldiers spend time.

Source: Turkish daily Star, July 9, 2007

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