ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay – At only 16 years old, Laura* has already experienced intimate partner violence.

“For two years, I put up with verbal and even physical abuse,” she said, referring to an ex-boyfriend.

“We are sure that, together with you, we will be able to reduce and, why not, dream about eradicating violence in the country,” said Ana María Baiardi, Paraguay’s Minister of Women, speaking to young people.

“Fear should never be the starting point to get what you want in a relationship,” said Enrique Riera, the Minister of Education and Science.

“It’s one of the worst things I have ever experienced.

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