Tag
domestic 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.
August 05, 2020
The Importance of Internalizing Feminism in Australian Foreign Policy
By Grant Wyeth
A successful foreign policy will always begin at home.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
August 18, 2018
China’s Domestic Violence Law: A Mandate Unfulfilled
By Hannah Feldshuh
The law's effectiveness is limited because it defines domestic violence as a civil, rather than a criminal, offense.
May 02, 2016
Papua New Guinea's Struggle With Domestic and Sexual Violence
By Camilla Capasso
PNG has some of the highest levels of family and sexual violence in the world.
April 15, 2016
Domestic Violence in Cambodia
By Ana Salvá
The country struggles with high rates of gender violence. Activists are turning to technology to help.
October 29, 2015
Kyrgyz Victims of Domestic Violence Have Few Options
By Catherine Putz
Survivors face a range of social and structural barriers to seeking help, and justice.
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