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The role of the Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences was first created by the UN Commission on Human Rights in 1994. The Special Rapporteur receives and responds to information on violence against women, its causes and consequences; recommends strategies to end violence against women on national, regional and international levels; and works closely and cooperates with other representatives, experts and bodies to share information on violence against women. The website provides access to relevant international laws and standards, the Special Rapporteur's annual reports, information on specific issues, documents and links. [Descriptors: Violence Against Women, International]