The increase in violence has included general and organized criminal violence and family violence.

The information received also points to an increase in violence in Guatemalan society.

However, there was an increase in criminality and targeted political violence in the city.

Natural disasters also increase the risk of violence and looting in urban areas.

Statistics show that settler violence is on the increase.

Reconstruction efforts were becoming increasingly difficult in the areas affected by the increase in violence.

5. There has been no real outbreak of political violence nor increase in political tension.

This violence also contributes to the spread of HIV AIDS and the increase in unwanted pregnancies.

A significant increase of crime was gang violence involving disenfranchised young men.

Following the gradual increase in the violence of the last 10 days, Israel is taking more forceful action.

It also contributed to an increase in violence, which has had serious consequences for society as a whole.

Also, an increase in crime and violence were indicated as factors that influenced the decision on the programmes.

This figure marked the high point of a four month increase in deaths due to violence that began in September 2004.

Violence contributes to an increase in suicide and alcoholism, exacerbates health problems and even reflects in failing grades for the children.

In cases of gang rape, multiple assailants and the violence associated with such an assault increase the chance of infection.

For example, the month of May witnessed an increase in the level of violence and insecurity as compared to April.

This can increase the possibility that disputes will lead to violence and endanger all people.

Failure to heed those requirements would only serve to increase tension and the likelihood of a return to the cycles of violence and counter violence.

Towards the end of September there had been an increase in tension which had led to an outbreak of violence in the region.

In the Commonwealth of Independent States, especially Russia, even the lack of full and reliable information cannot obscure the steady increase in violence.

In that regard, we urge the parties concerned to stop the violence and all acts that could increase tensions and confrontation.

Urban planning had to focus on the urban poor because ignoring the increase in poverty amounted to violence against the people.

Nevertheless, despite the increase in the last two months of 1992, anti Semitic violence did not reach the levels of 1991.

In the Northern Cape, with a vast and widespread coloured population, the increased general violence, the breakdown of families, and the low status of women in society severely increase women s vulnerability to violence and abuse.

There are no precise data on, for example, the increase of violence resulting from mental disorders, such as the rate of increase of suicides and murders.

The violence in Afghanistan is on the rise and is expected to increase further in the run up to the parliamentary elections in September 2005.

Article 226, which stipulates an increase in the sentence for crimes of sexual violence, was altered to include companions as possible victims.

9. Calls upon States to encourage and support the active participation of men and boys in the prevention and elimination of all forms of violence, especially gender based violence, and to increase the awareness of men and boys of their responsibility in ending violence against women

He also drew attention to the increase in sexual violence (in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Darfur) and the recruitment of child soldiers.

The increase in the number of incidents, in particular considering that a great number go unreported, and the violence of some attacks require urgent attention.

As demonstrated in this report, the multiple ways in which violence against women and HIV intersect increase the risk of HIV infection among women, their differential treatment once they are infected and their stigmatization, which in turn triggers further violence.

It will also examine the factors that increase women's vulnerability to violence, such as race, ethnicity, age or disability, as well as specific causes and consequences of such violence.

A Muyinga based NGO dealing with sexual violence registered 24 rape cases in August, 13 of which involved minors, an increase in comparison with previous months.

Nevertheless, it was deeply disturbed by the increase in ethnic violence in northwestern Rwanda and called on all parties to respect human rights fully and scrupulously.

They see economic disintegration all around them, raising the possibility of a further increase in violence. As social bonds fray, they feel increasingly vulnerable.

The speedy conclusion of the in depth study on all forms of violence against women would increase much needed public awareness on the issue.

As indicated above, political violence is expected to increase in the run up to the elections, particularly as electoral campaigning intensifies across the country.

19. In their conclusions, the participants noted that racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, ethnic antagonism and acts of violence resulting therefrom are on the increase.

6.2 The report also makes note of extensive measures to increase social awareness and understanding of violence against women.

The Dominican Republic was commended on its use of the media to increase public awareness of violence against women.

In some cities, there has been an increase in the number of armed youth groups whose anti non indigenous rhetoric and willingness to resort to violence is likely to create an atmosphere of fear during the elections and spark ethnic violence.

The regional environment in which the Agency worked was characterized by a deterioration in the peace process and a marked increase in violence affecting Israel and the occupied territory.

In the 2005 cycle, 10 Trust Fund grants support projects that increase action and knowledge about the linkages between domestic violence and HIV AIDS, and about the violence that prevents women from seeking HIV information and health services.

The chapter will draw attention to factors that increase women's vulnerability to violence, such as race, ethnicity, age and disability.

War and conflict also increase displacement, a factor that places women at higher risk of sexual violence and HIV infection.