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Friends Women’s Association works to stop gender-based violence in Burundi

Feb 162022
 
A new video from Friends Women's Association describes their work to address gender-based violence in Burundi
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In a new three minute video our partners at Friends Women’s Association describe their work, with funding from CFSC, addressing gender-based violence in Burundi. Have a look:

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