Women across the world stage protests against violence

14 February 2013 Last updated at 13:37 ET Help

Women in countries from Afghanistan to the Philippines are taking to the streets on Valentine's Day to demonstrate against violence.

Protests and flash mobs are planned in around 200 countries, following a campaign by a US-based activist group.

Daniel Gallas reports.

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