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Since [violence against women] is rooted in discrimination, impunity and complacency, we need to change attitudes and behavior - and we need to change laws and make sure they are enforced just like you are doing in Cuba.

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Ban Ki-moon
Age: 80
Born: 1944
Born: June 13
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