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'One Billion Rising' against sexual violence

Officials in UK, where a third of women reportedly experience abuse, urged to take greater action action.
Last Modified: 15 Feb 2013 08:02

Demonstrators have been pushing for a change in attitude over violence towards women in Britain, where a third of teenage girls have experienced physical or sexual violence.

People across the country have taken to the streets to call on officials to take greater action against the abuse.

Al Jazeera's Simon McGregor Wood reports from London.

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