Gender violence cost Rs 1.4 billion

The costs of domestic violence to the Mauritian economy for the period 2008-2009 amounted to Rs 1.4 billion. This was revealed by the minister of Gender Equality, Child Development and Family Welfare Mireille Martin.“Gender-based violence, especially violence against women is a global scourge and remains a serious human security issue,” said Martin. According to the [...]

07 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily