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What Australia’s New Law Means for Hague Convention Parental Child Abduction Cases
December 14, 2022

What Australia’s New Law Means for Hague Convention Parental Child Abduction Cases

By Grant Wyeth
Australia has an opportunity to establish itself as a global champion and a safe haven for children and women who have been victims of abuse.

Shocking Delhi Murder Bares India’s Problem With Intimate Partner Violence
December 03, 2022

Shocking Delhi Murder Bares India’s Problem With Intimate Partner Violence

By Neeta Lal
The murder of Shraddha Walkar shone a spotlight on the pervasive issue of domestic violence. 
A Cycle of Perpetual Violence for the Women of Uzbekistan
June 22, 2022

A Cycle of Perpetual Violence for the Women of Uzbekistan

By Niginakhon bintu Saida
Domestic violence has traditionally been viewed as a “family matter” in Uzbekistan, but the power dynamics are starting to change.

Domestic Abuse Incident Highlights Taiwan’s Struggles With Misogyny
December 02, 2021

Domestic Abuse Incident Highlights Taiwan’s Struggles With Misogyny

By Brian Hioe
High-profile politician Kao Chia-yu revealed she had been assaulted by her boyfriend, sparking sympathy from some and cynical political attacks from others.

New Zealand Names Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence
November 03, 2020

New Zealand Names Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

By Grant Wyeth
Despite all the positive advances New Zealand has achieved, the prevalence of violence against women and children remains a persistent scourge.

The Importance of Internalizing Feminism in Australian Foreign Policy
August 05, 2020

The Importance of Internalizing Feminism in Australian Foreign Policy

By Grant Wyeth
A successful foreign policy will always begin at home.

Under COVID-19, Domestic Violence Intensifies in Kazakhstan 
July 24, 2020

Under COVID-19, Domestic Violence Intensifies in Kazakhstan 

By Assem Almukhanbetkyzy and Kristi Eaton
As has been observed elsewhere in the world, quarantines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have led to a spike in domestic violence incidents.
Responding to the Spike in Domestic Violence Across Oceania
May 07, 2020

Responding to the Spike in Domestic Violence Across Oceania

By Grant Wyeth
Societies need to move beyond reacting to the consequences of violence to changing norms of behavior that allow violence to occur.

China’s Hidden Epidemic: Domestic Violence
April 06, 2020

China’s Hidden Epidemic: Domestic Violence

By Sophie Mak
The surge of domestic violence in China amid COVID-19 lockdowns points to the ineffectiveness of its Anti-Domestic Violence Law.

A New Day for Solomon Islands' Women?
July 01, 2019

A New Day for Solomon Islands' Women?

By Joshua Mcdonald
The Solomon Islands now has 2 women MPs – its most ever. It's both progress and a sign of how far is left to go.

To Empower Women in Kyrgyzstan, Address Masculinity
December 21, 2018

To Empower Women in Kyrgyzstan, Address Masculinity

By Colleen Wood
Gender violence is a pervasive problem in Kyrgyzstan. A local NGO is trying to address it by working with men.
Interview With Indian ‘Instant Divorce’ Victim Nida Khan
September 26, 2018

Interview With Indian ‘Instant Divorce’ Victim Nida Khan

By Prabhat Singh
How one woman is fighting against injustice, ignorance, and violence toward women in the name of religious practices.

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