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Poor, rural women bear brunt of Aids

Mail & Guardian Online: "Poor, rural women bear the brunt of South Africa's HIV pandemic as they face sexual abuse and discrimination, rights body Amnesty International said on Tuesday, urging government action.

A new report said rural women were disproportionately affected by poverty and unemployment and continued to suffer subjugation at the hands of men -- increasing their risk of contracting HIV/Aids."

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