Brazilian hiphop artist promotes respect for women

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Six out of 10 Brazilians know a woman who's experienced domestic violence, according to a recent survey. Hiphop artist André Luis Machados in Rio de Janeiro uses his music to get people to rethink violence against women.

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Date 21.12.2012
Author Naomi Conrad, Rio de Janeiro
Editor Kate Müser
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