International volunteers fight domestic violence in Timor Leste

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Domestic violence is alarmingly prevalent in post-conflict societies like Timor Leste, where it affects one third of women and children. Claire Parsons is an Australian lawyer who’s been volunteering in Timor Leste with Australian Volunteers for International Development. She explains how these programs, along with international aid, and can make a difference to the country’s domestic violence problem.

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