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Algerian gov''t devises strategy to protect women for abuse

ALGIERS, March 6 (KUNA) -- The Algerian government had devised a strategy to protect women from abuse, Minister of Families and Women Nouara Djaafar said Friday.
Djaafar told KUNA that during International Women's Day celebrations that the strategy took years of study to be completed, saying that the cabinet, the parliament, and other organizations participated in the formation of this strategy.
The strategy would increase cooperation between security forces and civil institutions to provide a violence-free atmosphere at homes, stated the Minister, adding that health institutions would play its part in help lessening the suffering of women in Algeria.
Legal authorities have their vital part within this comprehensive strategy to protect women, said the official. (end) ft.gta KUNA 062249 Mar 09NNNN