Latest items for DV-PRACTICE-2
Sept. 3, 2026, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2, DV-PRACTICE-2
"The Taliban also made sure to restrict the right to request divorce and shut down most shelters for abused women. If a girl or woman tries to escape this tragedy, the 'morality police' pursue her" (para 5).
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2, DV-PRACTICE-2
"The Taliban also made sure to restrict the right to request divorce and shut down most shelters for abused women. If a girl or woman tries to escape this tragedy, the 'morality police' pursue her" (para 5).
Aug. 29, 2026, 11:49 p.m.
Countries: Czech Republic
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"In mid-2025, an amendment (Act No. 78/2025 Coll.) to several laws took effect. It concerns the Civil Code, the Act on Social and Legal Protection of Children and the Act on Special Court Proceedings. It aims to contribute to more effective combating of domestic violence, which remains a pressing problem. Its solution is often complicated due to the close relationship between the aggressor and victim and their dependence on them" (para 17). "A broader circle of persons who can become victims of domestic violence is also newly defined. This definition reflects the actual groups of people who realistically become victims. The victim can be a person who lives or lived...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"In mid-2025, an amendment (Act No. 78/2025 Coll.) to several laws took effect. It concerns the Civil Code, the Act on Social and Legal Protection of Children and the Act on Special Court Proceedings. It aims to contribute to more effective combating of domestic violence, which remains a pressing problem. Its solution is often complicated due to the close relationship between the aggressor and victim and their dependence on them" (para 17). "A broader circle of persons who can become victims of domestic violence is also newly defined. This definition reflects the actual groups of people who realistically become victims. The victim can be a person who lives or lived...more
Aug. 29, 2026, 11:36 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Disturbing clauses state that 'slave masters,' or husbands, can give out physical punishments to their wives or subordinates. Meanwhile, if a religious scholar or member of the elite commit an offense, the consequence is limited to advice or a court summons. For the middle class the same crime can result in imprisonment, while the 'lower class' faces both corporal punishment and imprisonment" (para 2-4) This suggests that laws encourage husbands to commit acts of violence, so women probably are not inclined to report DV as often (IH-CODER COMMENT). "According to the code, corporal punishment for serious crimes will be carried out by Islamic clerics, but encourages husbands to give out...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Disturbing clauses state that 'slave masters,' or husbands, can give out physical punishments to their wives or subordinates. Meanwhile, if a religious scholar or member of the elite commit an offense, the consequence is limited to advice or a court summons. For the middle class the same crime can result in imprisonment, while the 'lower class' faces both corporal punishment and imprisonment" (para 2-4) This suggests that laws encourage husbands to commit acts of violence, so women probably are not inclined to report DV as often (IH-CODER COMMENT). "According to the code, corporal punishment for serious crimes will be carried out by Islamic clerics, but encourages husbands to give out...more
Aug. 29, 2026, 11:23 p.m.
Countries: Ireland
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Another underappreciated factor is the state’s financial position. There are nowhere near enough social homes to cope with need, so often when someone is considering leaving an abusive home, the best we can offer them is inappropriate and temporary accommodation hours away from their support network or their children’s school – so they stay. Suffering with mental or physical impacts from abuse? Join a long waiting list. Willing to face your abuser down in court? We have a waiting list for that, too. The lack of political consistency also cannot be overstated. Almost half of the time since the Belfast Agreement, the Assembly has simply not been operational. The stop-start...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Another underappreciated factor is the state’s financial position. There are nowhere near enough social homes to cope with need, so often when someone is considering leaving an abusive home, the best we can offer them is inappropriate and temporary accommodation hours away from their support network or their children’s school – so they stay. Suffering with mental or physical impacts from abuse? Join a long waiting list. Willing to face your abuser down in court? We have a waiting list for that, too. The lack of political consistency also cannot be overstated. Almost half of the time since the Belfast Agreement, the Assembly has simply not been operational. The stop-start...more
Aug. 29, 2026, 10:18 a.m.
Countries: Iraq
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Mohammed had returned to Baghdad in 2003 after the US invasion and founded the Organization of Women’s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), which established the first shelters in the country for women threatened with death or abuse. She went on to create a network of 11 safe houses across the country. As well as protecting women, the shelters also acted as a space for rebuilding their lives and skills, giving them economic empowerment and independence" (para 5-6). "“No one did what she did. Despite the large numbers of women, she memorised their names and stories, followed the details of their daily lives, even the type of mattress they slept on and...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Mohammed had returned to Baghdad in 2003 after the US invasion and founded the Organization of Women’s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), which established the first shelters in the country for women threatened with death or abuse. She went on to create a network of 11 safe houses across the country. As well as protecting women, the shelters also acted as a space for rebuilding their lives and skills, giving them economic empowerment and independence" (para 5-6). "“No one did what she did. Despite the large numbers of women, she memorised their names and stories, followed the details of their daily lives, even the type of mattress they slept on and...more
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:08 p.m.
Countries: Tanzania
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
““My 22-year-old daughter lives 600 kilometres away in Dares-Salaam and has severed all ties, leaving me in extreme poverty to care for my two grandchildren. My pleas for help have fallen on deaf ears. Neighbours and relatives have abandoned me and have warned me not to involve the police because if I do, my husband will be jailed. They have gone further, threatening to evict me from our family and the community. NAFGEM has been a pillar of support for me and provided me with some counselling and legal advice. The organisation has also connected me with some local economic welfare groups. These have been a great support system for...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
““My 22-year-old daughter lives 600 kilometres away in Dares-Salaam and has severed all ties, leaving me in extreme poverty to care for my two grandchildren. My pleas for help have fallen on deaf ears. Neighbours and relatives have abandoned me and have warned me not to involve the police because if I do, my husband will be jailed. They have gone further, threatening to evict me from our family and the community. NAFGEM has been a pillar of support for me and provided me with some counselling and legal advice. The organisation has also connected me with some local economic welfare groups. These have been a great support system for...more
Aug. 20, 2026, 1:59 p.m.
Countries: Malawi
Variables: LDS-LAW-1, DV-PRACTICE-2
“I didn’t know the law could protect me against child marriage as I was not aware of the legal instruments available. I have since learned that child marriage is illegal after I encountered a lady working for a community-based organisation who informed me about the criminalisation of child marriage in Malawi. She also encouraged me to be a voice for change and to educate our community about the dangers of child marriage. I firmly believe that everyone in Malawi, including children, should know the risks and consequences of such practices” (62). Women in Malawi were unaware of the laws, so they were unable to report anything (IBH-CODER COMMENT).more
Variables: LDS-LAW-1, DV-PRACTICE-2
“I didn’t know the law could protect me against child marriage as I was not aware of the legal instruments available. I have since learned that child marriage is illegal after I encountered a lady working for a community-based organisation who informed me about the criminalisation of child marriage in Malawi. She also encouraged me to be a voice for change and to educate our community about the dangers of child marriage. I firmly believe that everyone in Malawi, including children, should know the risks and consequences of such practices” (62). Women in Malawi were unaware of the laws, so they were unable to report anything (IBH-CODER COMMENT).more
Aug. 10, 2026, 8:10 p.m.
Countries: Cambodia
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2, DV-PRACTICE-2
“Rape and domestic violence were significant problems, underreported due to distrust of the judicial system and police, fear of reprisal by perpetrators, social stigma, and discrimination…Police and other government agents often condoned domestic violence and the government rarely enforced the law on domestic violence, especially violence committed by a legal wife against a mistress of her husband. NGOs reported authorities frequently avoided responding to and involvement in domestic disputes.” (30-31)
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2, DV-PRACTICE-2
“Rape and domestic violence were significant problems, underreported due to distrust of the judicial system and police, fear of reprisal by perpetrators, social stigma, and discrimination…Police and other government agents often condoned domestic violence and the government rarely enforced the law on domestic violence, especially violence committed by a legal wife against a mistress of her husband. NGOs reported authorities frequently avoided responding to and involvement in domestic disputes.” (30-31)
July 16, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
“[A] 1990s Beijing study found that highly educated women were more inclined to seek support or divorce... This phenomenon of selective marital exit (i.e., the tendency of economically independent women to terminate violent marriages) may explain why fewer older women report DV” (para 9). “Concurrently, the development of information and communication technologies (ICT) may also have facilitated DV prevention. Since gaining full Internet access in 1994, China has experienced rapid ICT expansion; by 2010, the country had 457 million Internet users–44% of whom were women—offering new avenues to empower women and potentially lower their risk of violence. This digital expansion has not only broadened women's access to information and support...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
“[A] 1990s Beijing study found that highly educated women were more inclined to seek support or divorce... This phenomenon of selective marital exit (i.e., the tendency of economically independent women to terminate violent marriages) may explain why fewer older women report DV” (para 9). “Concurrently, the development of information and communication technologies (ICT) may also have facilitated DV prevention. Since gaining full Internet access in 1994, China has experienced rapid ICT expansion; by 2010, the country had 457 million Internet users–44% of whom were women—offering new avenues to empower women and potentially lower their risk of violence. This digital expansion has not only broadened women's access to information and support...more
June 16, 2026, 5:43 p.m.
Countries: Iraq
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2, DV-PRACTICE-2, DV-DATA-1
"She [Kawthar, 15-year-old Iraqi girl and a victim of honor killing] was subjected to a year of violence and mistreatment before fleeing back to her family, who initially subjected her to house arrest and constant pressure to return to her husband and abuser. She threatened to end her life and, eventually, was officially divorced in court late in 2025" (para 3).
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2, DV-PRACTICE-2, DV-DATA-1
"She [Kawthar, 15-year-old Iraqi girl and a victim of honor killing] was subjected to a year of violence and mistreatment before fleeing back to her family, who initially subjected her to house arrest and constant pressure to return to her husband and abuser. She threatened to end her life and, eventually, was officially divorced in court late in 2025" (para 3).
June 15, 2026, 4:01 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Meanwhile, a new law demands that girls wait until puberty before seeking to get out of a marriage, and also requires mediation for women seeking to escape an abusive husband" (para 90) This information shows there are taboos caused by the Taliban forces when it comes to a married woman seeking helo against domestic violence and abuse, which, in this case, is the requirement of mediation if a woman needs a way out of an abusive marriage (MR-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Meanwhile, a new law demands that girls wait until puberty before seeking to get out of a marriage, and also requires mediation for women seeking to escape an abusive husband" (para 90) This information shows there are taboos caused by the Taliban forces when it comes to a married woman seeking helo against domestic violence and abuse, which, in this case, is the requirement of mediation if a woman needs a way out of an abusive marriage (MR-CODER COMMENT).
May 7, 2026, 7:35 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Neesha Eckersley, acting CEO of Women's Community Shelters, an organisation that works with communities to set up crisis accommodation, said it had been an 'incredibly demanding' year. 'We’ve seen unprecedented demand across our growing shelter network. Many shelters have consistently operated at capacity, and unfortunately, this has meant turning away women and children seeking safety due to limited space,' she said. 'The crises in housing supply, housing affordability, and the rising cost of living, alongside an increase in domestic violence-related homicides, have made the situation even more urgent'" (Para 16-18).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Neesha Eckersley, acting CEO of Women's Community Shelters, an organisation that works with communities to set up crisis accommodation, said it had been an 'incredibly demanding' year. 'We’ve seen unprecedented demand across our growing shelter network. Many shelters have consistently operated at capacity, and unfortunately, this has meant turning away women and children seeking safety due to limited space,' she said. 'The crises in housing supply, housing affordability, and the rising cost of living, alongside an increase in domestic violence-related homicides, have made the situation even more urgent'" (Para 16-18).
April 28, 2026, 11:19 p.m.
Countries: Armenia
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[T]he many cases when women turned to the police to report their husbands’ abuse, and instead, the police persuaded them to withdraw their complaints and return home to keep the family together, not leaving the children without a father" (Para 13).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[T]he many cases when women turned to the police to report their husbands’ abuse, and instead, the police persuaded them to withdraw their complaints and return home to keep the family together, not leaving the children without a father" (Para 13).
April 28, 2026, 9:45 p.m.
Countries: Solomon Islands
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
Constable Adi told us that while abusive men can be issued with a notice to cease contact for 21 days, many female victims will return to the station later asking to have their complaint withdrawn, often for financial reasons (Para 62). While the law has consequences for domestic violence, this suggests victims don't usually have the resources to go through with it and get justice (CODER COMMENT-JS).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
Constable Adi told us that while abusive men can be issued with a notice to cease contact for 21 days, many female victims will return to the station later asking to have their complaint withdrawn, often for financial reasons (Para 62). While the law has consequences for domestic violence, this suggests victims don't usually have the resources to go through with it and get justice (CODER COMMENT-JS).
April 28, 2026, 7:20 p.m.
Countries: Papua New Guinea
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The culture of silence around domestic violence in Pacific communities remains pervasive" (Para 20).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The culture of silence around domestic violence in Pacific communities remains pervasive" (Para 20).
April 28, 2026, 7:19 p.m.
Countries: Fiji
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"In many village cultures across the Pacific, it is considered taboo for people to seek help from outsiders, or the law, to deal with family issues" (Para 80).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"In many village cultures across the Pacific, it is considered taboo for people to seek help from outsiders, or the law, to deal with family issues" (Para 80).
April 28, 2026, 3:57 p.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[T]he fact he’s never hit her has made everything more confusing...Mariana appears to have a ‘beautiful life’ — married to a successful, celebrated, and good-looking man no one would ever suspect is violent" (Para 6). "[C]ultural phenomena such as familismo and marianismo, along with a rigid adherence to certain Catholic values, often pressure survivors to stay silent and endure the violence" (Para 19). " A late report of the nonprofit Esperanza United indicates that while approximately 1 in 3 Latinas (34%) will experience intimate partner violence (IPV) in her lifetime, '[in] a current systemic review of over 40,000 survivors of IPV in North America, Latina and Black women were less...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[T]he fact he’s never hit her has made everything more confusing...Mariana appears to have a ‘beautiful life’ — married to a successful, celebrated, and good-looking man no one would ever suspect is violent" (Para 6). "[C]ultural phenomena such as familismo and marianismo, along with a rigid adherence to certain Catholic values, often pressure survivors to stay silent and endure the violence" (Para 19). " A late report of the nonprofit Esperanza United indicates that while approximately 1 in 3 Latinas (34%) will experience intimate partner violence (IPV) in her lifetime, '[in] a current systemic review of over 40,000 survivors of IPV in North America, Latina and Black women were less...more
April 24, 2026, 6:02 a.m.
Countries: Iraq
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
" Among them [Iraqi women who are victims of domestic violence] are some of my [Iraqi female narrator] friends, their beatings meted out by husbands who know the wounds caused will not be seen under traditional dress – and that even if reported, will be dismissed, given that very few, if any, cases result in convictions or punishment" (para 11). "Shameful too is the plight of those women who still have their husbands but live in fear. There is no shortage of them, among them a friend of mine [the female Iraqi narrator] who has been married for two decades and has been regularly abused by her husband throughout. She...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
" Among them [Iraqi women who are victims of domestic violence] are some of my [Iraqi female narrator] friends, their beatings meted out by husbands who know the wounds caused will not be seen under traditional dress – and that even if reported, will be dismissed, given that very few, if any, cases result in convictions or punishment" (para 11). "Shameful too is the plight of those women who still have their husbands but live in fear. There is no shortage of them, among them a friend of mine [the female Iraqi narrator] who has been married for two decades and has been regularly abused by her husband throughout. She...more
March 22, 2026, 6:59 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"After Ms Christodoulou’s [32-year-old mother of three] death, Ms. Vasiliou [31-year-old sister to Keisha Christodoulou] founded Keisha’s Place, an organisation dedicated to raising awareness about domestic abuse and its dangers, in honour of her sister" (para 18-19).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"After Ms Christodoulou’s [32-year-old mother of three] death, Ms. Vasiliou [31-year-old sister to Keisha Christodoulou] founded Keisha’s Place, an organisation dedicated to raising awareness about domestic abuse and its dangers, in honour of her sister" (para 18-19).
Feb. 1, 2026, 6:46 p.m.
Countries: Mongolia
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The Unit [to combat domestic violence] is responsible for ensuring the implementation of the LCDV [Law to Combat Domestic Violence], organizing preventive measures, cooperating with state and non-governmental organizations, and providing the police in charge of the territory with professional guidance. There is also a Domestic Violence Prevention and Child Crime Prevention officer in each police station in charge of the territory. In order to ensure and intensify the implementation of the LCDV, as well as to provide co-operation, coordination and inter-sectoral coordination within the law-implementing ministries and agencies at the national, sectoral and local levels, the National Conference on Multilateral Cooperation in combating Domestic Violence has been held annually...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The Unit [to combat domestic violence] is responsible for ensuring the implementation of the LCDV [Law to Combat Domestic Violence], organizing preventive measures, cooperating with state and non-governmental organizations, and providing the police in charge of the territory with professional guidance. There is also a Domestic Violence Prevention and Child Crime Prevention officer in each police station in charge of the territory. In order to ensure and intensify the implementation of the LCDV, as well as to provide co-operation, coordination and inter-sectoral coordination within the law-implementing ministries and agencies at the national, sectoral and local levels, the National Conference on Multilateral Cooperation in combating Domestic Violence has been held annually...more
Jan. 23, 2026, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Last year, the Albanese government announced a National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children, with the goal of 'ending gender-based violence in one generation'; this year, the government announced a five-year plan to reduce the number of women killed by their partners by 25 per cent a year, along with the first dedicated action plan for Indigenous Australians" (para 3).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Last year, the Albanese government announced a National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children, with the goal of 'ending gender-based violence in one generation'; this year, the government announced a five-year plan to reduce the number of women killed by their partners by 25 per cent a year, along with the first dedicated action plan for Indigenous Australians" (para 3).
Jan. 23, 2026, 9:28 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Last year, the Albanese government announced a National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children, with the goal of 'ending gender-based violence in one generation'; this year, the government announced a five-year plan to reduce the number of women killed by their partners by 25 per cent a year, along with the first dedicated action plan for Indigenous Australians" (para 3).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Last year, the Albanese government announced a National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children, with the goal of 'ending gender-based violence in one generation'; this year, the government announced a five-year plan to reduce the number of women killed by their partners by 25 per cent a year, along with the first dedicated action plan for Indigenous Australians" (para 3).
Jan. 18, 2026, 5:45 p.m.
Countries: Albania
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"A study in May highlighted that lack of institutional support forced victims of domestic violence back to their abusers. The UN ESC Committee highlighted that the procedure for obtaining free legal aid should be reviewed to ensure better access for domestic violence victims" (para 3).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"A study in May highlighted that lack of institutional support forced victims of domestic violence back to their abusers. The UN ESC Committee highlighted that the procedure for obtaining free legal aid should be reviewed to ensure better access for domestic violence victims" (para 3).
Jan. 9, 2026, 12:50 p.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"In some states, underage girls who flee an abusive spouse are legally runaways and breaking the law. Domestic violence shelters mostly don’t take minors" (6).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"In some states, underage girls who flee an abusive spouse are legally runaways and breaking the law. Domestic violence shelters mostly don’t take minors" (6).
Dec. 31, 2025, 5:04 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Belén Ruiz, the [Latin America's Women's Aid] charity’s violence against women and girls advice centre coordinator, said: 'It is unacceptable that women in such vulnerable circumstances are exposed so frequently to harassment and intimidation, being doubly victimised and unable to seek redress.' Some cases, she added, involved the harassment and abuse of asylum seekers while in public law accommodation facilities. 'This makes them afraid of accessing these services, which makes them easy prey for abusers living in private accommodation'" (para 9-10). "[The government announced] last month of a trial of one-off payments to help domestic abuse victims leave abusive relationships. While Hadley [the Women's Aid head of policy] said the...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Belén Ruiz, the [Latin America's Women's Aid] charity’s violence against women and girls advice centre coordinator, said: 'It is unacceptable that women in such vulnerable circumstances are exposed so frequently to harassment and intimidation, being doubly victimised and unable to seek redress.' Some cases, she added, involved the harassment and abuse of asylum seekers while in public law accommodation facilities. 'This makes them afraid of accessing these services, which makes them easy prey for abusers living in private accommodation'" (para 9-10). "[The government announced] last month of a trial of one-off payments to help domestic abuse victims leave abusive relationships. While Hadley [the Women's Aid head of policy] said the...more
Nov. 26, 2025, 8:16 p.m.
Countries: Saudi Arabia
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The National Family Safety Program] objectives: Enhancing Saudi Arabia's role in humanitarian fields and contributing to the development of national systems to combat domestic violence. Supporting research and studies in the field of combating domestic violence, and providing knowledge and databases for individuals and institutions. Training and qualifying workers in various related entities to effectively deal with domestic violence issues. Raising community awareness about the harms of domestic violence and its long-term negative effects on society. Improving the quality of services provided to domestic violence victims and developing prevention and victim rehabilitation programs. Contributing to the development of future national strategies and plans to combat domestic violence" (para 141-147). "Submitting...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The National Family Safety Program] objectives: Enhancing Saudi Arabia's role in humanitarian fields and contributing to the development of national systems to combat domestic violence. Supporting research and studies in the field of combating domestic violence, and providing knowledge and databases for individuals and institutions. Training and qualifying workers in various related entities to effectively deal with domestic violence issues. Raising community awareness about the harms of domestic violence and its long-term negative effects on society. Improving the quality of services provided to domestic violence victims and developing prevention and victim rehabilitation programs. Contributing to the development of future national strategies and plans to combat domestic violence" (para 141-147). "Submitting...more
Oct. 17, 2025, 6:59 a.m.
Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Although the 2010 Law on Prevention of Domestic Violence provides for legal and psychological assistance for victims of domestic violence, the available human resources, such as police, judges, lawyers, psychologists, and social workers, are not trained to do it properly" (Para 11). "[T]he lack of shelters to provide accommodation for domestic-violence survivors fleeing abuse is another big issue. According to the coordinator of the NGO “For Woman,” Aygul Jafarova, interviewed by the author for this paper, there are only four operating shelters in Azerbaijan, all with small capacities. And one shelter mostly provides accommodation for homeless children while another mostly works with survivors of human trafficking. Consequently, survivors of domestic...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Although the 2010 Law on Prevention of Domestic Violence provides for legal and psychological assistance for victims of domestic violence, the available human resources, such as police, judges, lawyers, psychologists, and social workers, are not trained to do it properly" (Para 11). "[T]he lack of shelters to provide accommodation for domestic-violence survivors fleeing abuse is another big issue. According to the coordinator of the NGO “For Woman,” Aygul Jafarova, interviewed by the author for this paper, there are only four operating shelters in Azerbaijan, all with small capacities. And one shelter mostly provides accommodation for homeless children while another mostly works with survivors of human trafficking. Consequently, survivors of domestic...more
Oct. 3, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Ukraine
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"For vulnerable women near the front lines like Nina Holubieva, the women’s shelter in Sumy, Ukraine, near the Russian border, has become a last resort, a refuge from abusive men that also takes in vulnerable poor mothers" (para. 2).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"For vulnerable women near the front lines like Nina Holubieva, the women’s shelter in Sumy, Ukraine, near the Russian border, has become a last resort, a refuge from abusive men that also takes in vulnerable poor mothers" (para. 2).
Oct. 2, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Kazakhstan
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The organization Soyuz Krizisnyh Centrov has been active in Kazakhstan for the past 17 years. Among the population, they are also known as the helpline telephone150. As the country's only anonymous helpline, their goal is to provide a safe place where people can share their problems and get support. Zulfiya Baysakova works on the board of Soyuz Krizisnyh Centrov. She says the helpline is aimed at children and women. 'We receive calls about everything from family conflicts and relationship problems to domestic violence. Other common topics include abuse, bullying and suicidal thoughts. Therefore, it is crucial that those who contact us feel trust and confidence in the helpline'" (para 3-4).more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The organization Soyuz Krizisnyh Centrov has been active in Kazakhstan for the past 17 years. Among the population, they are also known as the helpline telephone150. As the country's only anonymous helpline, their goal is to provide a safe place where people can share their problems and get support. Zulfiya Baysakova works on the board of Soyuz Krizisnyh Centrov. She says the helpline is aimed at children and women. 'We receive calls about everything from family conflicts and relationship problems to domestic violence. Other common topics include abuse, bullying and suicidal thoughts. Therefore, it is crucial that those who contact us feel trust and confidence in the helpline'" (para 3-4).more
Sept. 19, 2025, 5:48 p.m.
Countries: Qatar
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"A court had been set up that specialised in domestic violence and temporary shelters, mandated to protect women and children who were victims of domestic violence. In 2024, the State party organised workshops training for around 5,000 people on issues such as protecting children from violence and intimidation" (para 59).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"A court had been set up that specialised in domestic violence and temporary shelters, mandated to protect women and children who were victims of domestic violence. In 2024, the State party organised workshops training for around 5,000 people on issues such as protecting children from violence and intimidation" (para 59).