Latest items for DV-PRACTICE-2
Nov. 6, 2023, 11:49 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[C]ourt costs for protection orders [are not exempt]" (13). Women have to pay for court orders in domestic violence cases (MV- coder comment). “In 2015, China issued the Opinions on Improving the Legal Aid System, which listed women as key targets of legal aid and included abuse, abandonment and domestic violence as additional matters for legal aid" (13). “Mechanisms for handling domestic violence calls have been improved to ensure timely police dispatch, proper investigation and evidence collection in accordance with the law, as well as the delivery of assistance to victims seeking medical care and injury assessment" (14).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[C]ourt costs for protection orders [are not exempt]" (13). Women have to pay for court orders in domestic violence cases (MV- coder comment). “In 2015, China issued the Opinions on Improving the Legal Aid System, which listed women as key targets of legal aid and included abuse, abandonment and domestic violence as additional matters for legal aid" (13). “Mechanisms for handling domestic violence calls have been improved to ensure timely police dispatch, proper investigation and evidence collection in accordance with the law, as well as the delivery of assistance to victims seeking medical care and injury assessment" (14).
Oct. 4, 2023, 6:58 a.m.
Countries: Angola
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[T]he SOS domestic violence hotline is no longer functional… [There is an] insufficient number of shelters [insomuch] that women prefer to remain with their families despite being subjected to domestic violence" (8).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[T]he SOS domestic violence hotline is no longer functional… [There is an] insufficient number of shelters [insomuch] that women prefer to remain with their families despite being subjected to domestic violence" (8).
Sept. 30, 2023, 4 p.m.
Countries: Kazakhstan
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The Committee notes the 2014 amendments to the law on domestic violence of 2009 that provide for restraining and protection orders and social assistance to victims of domestic violence. It also takes note of the State party’s intention to adopt the bill on countering domestic violence and to ratify the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence. However, the Committee notes with concern the following:(c) Domestic violence, which remains severely underreported, is still considered a private matter in the State party; (f) The lack of shelters for women and girls who are victims of gender-based violence and the denial of access to such...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The Committee notes the 2014 amendments to the law on domestic violence of 2009 that provide for restraining and protection orders and social assistance to victims of domestic violence. It also takes note of the State party’s intention to adopt the bill on countering domestic violence and to ratify the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence. However, the Committee notes with concern the following:(c) Domestic violence, which remains severely underreported, is still considered a private matter in the State party; (f) The lack of shelters for women and girls who are victims of gender-based violence and the denial of access to such...more
Sept. 26, 2023, 10:17 a.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"When issues facing Aboriginal women are reported or discussed, stereotypes are often rife and deficit framing is favoured. We cannot ignore the fact that the media both inform and respond to the attitudes of the general public and vice versa – and this is what we must grapple with" (para 10). "We only need to look to the work of the Tangentyere Women’s Family Safety Group, Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance, the advocacy of women like Apryl Day, and the tireless advocacy of Aboriginal-led organisations including Djirra across the country as an illustration of the power and resistance of Aboriginal women" (para 14).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"When issues facing Aboriginal women are reported or discussed, stereotypes are often rife and deficit framing is favoured. We cannot ignore the fact that the media both inform and respond to the attitudes of the general public and vice versa – and this is what we must grapple with" (para 10). "We only need to look to the work of the Tangentyere Women’s Family Safety Group, Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance, the advocacy of women like Apryl Day, and the tireless advocacy of Aboriginal-led organisations including Djirra across the country as an illustration of the power and resistance of Aboriginal women" (para 14).
Sept. 25, 2023, 10:51 a.m.
Countries: Turkmenistan
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The first national report on domestic violence against women, published by UNFPA in August 2022, found that 58% of women aged 15-49 believe that violating the restrictions and obligations imposed by a spouse is sufficient reason for a husband to beat his wife. The most common form of spousal control is preventing women from leaving the house without permission. The second most common is banning women from working or studying outside the home. According to the study, 41% of women have encountered at least one type of controlling behaviour from their husband or partner in their lives." (para.9). "Patriarchal culture, harmful traditions, government inaction and absence of public education and...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The first national report on domestic violence against women, published by UNFPA in August 2022, found that 58% of women aged 15-49 believe that violating the restrictions and obligations imposed by a spouse is sufficient reason for a husband to beat his wife. The most common form of spousal control is preventing women from leaving the house without permission. The second most common is banning women from working or studying outside the home. According to the study, 41% of women have encountered at least one type of controlling behaviour from their husband or partner in their lives." (para.9). "Patriarchal culture, harmful traditions, government inaction and absence of public education and...more
Sept. 25, 2023, 8:02 a.m.
Countries: Guyana
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The law prohibits domestic violence and allows victims to seek prompt protection, occupation, or tenancy orders from a magistrate" (8).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The law prohibits domestic violence and allows victims to seek prompt protection, occupation, or tenancy orders from a magistrate" (8).
Sept. 22, 2023, 8:51 a.m.
Countries: Angola
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The Ministry of Social Affairs, Family and Promotion of Women offers programs for child abuse victims and other vulnerable children [including females]" (20).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The Ministry of Social Affairs, Family and Promotion of Women offers programs for child abuse victims and other vulnerable children [including females]" (20).
Sept. 12, 2023, 11:48 a.m.
Countries: China
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[A]round one in four married Chinese women [experience] domestic abuse, according to a 2013 survey by the All-China Women's Federation…Activists say victims' repeated complaints are often not taken seriously by police until it is too late, with the issue often regarded as a private family matter in the country's conservative culture" (para 18, 20).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[A]round one in four married Chinese women [experience] domestic abuse, according to a 2013 survey by the All-China Women's Federation…Activists say victims' repeated complaints are often not taken seriously by police until it is too late, with the issue often regarded as a private family matter in the country's conservative culture" (para 18, 20).
Sept. 7, 2023, 12:33 p.m.
Countries: Lebanon
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Many women are loath to press charges or seek an order of protection..., and – as is the case worldwide – gender-based violence continues to go underreported. [NGO] Kafa’s Rouhana said many women fear retaliation from their husbands or families if they go to the authorities about their abuse. 'The issue of violence against women is not like it was before: It’s not a taboo. But some women still don’t dare to take the steps to speak out, especially if their family is not supportive of them,' she said" (para 21-22).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Many women are loath to press charges or seek an order of protection..., and – as is the case worldwide – gender-based violence continues to go underreported. [NGO] Kafa’s Rouhana said many women fear retaliation from their husbands or families if they go to the authorities about their abuse. 'The issue of violence against women is not like it was before: It’s not a taboo. But some women still don’t dare to take the steps to speak out, especially if their family is not supportive of them,' she said" (para 21-22).
Aug. 24, 2023, 1:08 a.m.
Countries: Cape Verde
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[There is an] absence of gender-based violence police officers in the islands of Brava, Fogo, Maio and Boa Vista and the delays in the judicial response in Praia and São Vicente, despite the fact that specific gender-based violence prosecutors were designated" (5-6). "[S]helters and other immediate measures to protect victims and survivors of gender-based violence [are absent], with only one shelter in the island of Fogo and one in Praia having been established recently... [T]he free emergency helpline for victims of gender-based violence (8001818), whose functions have been absorbed into the free police emergency helpline (132), which limits calls to two minutes [has been discontinued]" (6).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[There is an] absence of gender-based violence police officers in the islands of Brava, Fogo, Maio and Boa Vista and the delays in the judicial response in Praia and São Vicente, despite the fact that specific gender-based violence prosecutors were designated" (5-6). "[S]helters and other immediate measures to protect victims and survivors of gender-based violence [are absent], with only one shelter in the island of Fogo and one in Praia having been established recently... [T]he free emergency helpline for victims of gender-based violence (8001818), whose functions have been absorbed into the free police emergency helpline (132), which limits calls to two minutes [has been discontinued]" (6).
Aug. 21, 2023, 4:55 p.m.
Countries: Cape Verde
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[S]helters for women who are victims of gender-based violence are [not] fully operational throughout the State party[or have sufficient resources.] [W]omen who are victims of gender-based violence [do not] have effective access to medical treatment, psychological counselling, legal assistance and protection orders... [T]he inter-institutional support network to victims of gender-based violence (SOL network) and the victim support centres are [not] available in all 22 municipalities [to] provide psychological, legal and social support in one place" (6).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[S]helters for women who are victims of gender-based violence are [not] fully operational throughout the State party[or have sufficient resources.] [W]omen who are victims of gender-based violence [do not] have effective access to medical treatment, psychological counselling, legal assistance and protection orders... [T]he inter-institutional support network to victims of gender-based violence (SOL network) and the victim support centres are [not] available in all 22 municipalities [to] provide psychological, legal and social support in one place" (6).
Aug. 21, 2023, 4:54 p.m.
Countries: Cape Verde
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[The country adopted] the regulatory framework of the Gender Based Violence Law, in 2015" (1). "[D]ata on court cases collected by the Superior Council of Magistrates are not disaggregated by victim or perpetrator characteristics, such as sex or other variables, which does not enable an analysis of cases of gender-based discrimination or violence… [The state developed] the national gender equality plan for the period 2015–2018, the national plan to combat gender-based violence and the national gender equality plan for the period 2019–2021" (3).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[The country adopted] the regulatory framework of the Gender Based Violence Law, in 2015" (1). "[D]ata on court cases collected by the Superior Council of Magistrates are not disaggregated by victim or perpetrator characteristics, such as sex or other variables, which does not enable an analysis of cases of gender-based discrimination or violence… [The state developed] the national gender equality plan for the period 2015–2018, the national plan to combat gender-based violence and the national gender equality plan for the period 2019–2021" (3).
Aug. 15, 2023, 5:22 p.m.
Countries: Bahamas
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The Bahamas Crisis Centre provided a counseling referral service and operated a toll-free hotline. The authorities, in partnership with a private organization, operated a safe house" (12).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The Bahamas Crisis Centre provided a counseling referral service and operated a toll-free hotline. The authorities, in partnership with a private organization, operated a safe house" (12).
Aug. 8, 2023, 8:30 p.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[The governmental system fails] to shift the burden of proof in favour of the victim in civil proceedings concerning protection orders... [There is] lack of specialized State victim support services, including shelters for victims of gender-based violence, despite the high incidence in the State party of gender-based violence against women and girls, including domestic violence, which remains largely underreported owing to social stigma and victims’ lack of trust in the law enforcement authorities" (6).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[The governmental system fails] to shift the burden of proof in favour of the victim in civil proceedings concerning protection orders... [There is] lack of specialized State victim support services, including shelters for victims of gender-based violence, despite the high incidence in the State party of gender-based violence against women and girls, including domestic violence, which remains largely underreported owing to social stigma and victims’ lack of trust in the law enforcement authorities" (6).
Aug. 8, 2023, 12:20 p.m.
Countries: Senegal
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Despite the efforts made by the State in this area, difficulties in access to the law and justice remain an undeniable reality because a large part of the female population cannot afford the cost of services provided by court officials (deposits, bailiffs’ fees, lawyers’ fees)." (5). "Article 34-2 of Organic Act No. 2017-09 of 17 January 2017 on the Supreme Court states: 'The petitioner of a cassation appeal shall be required to submit a deposit to cover the payment of fixed stamp and registration duties. Failure to do so shall result in the petitioner being barred and, consequently, forfeiting the appeal. Except in cases provided for in other laws, legal...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Despite the efforts made by the State in this area, difficulties in access to the law and justice remain an undeniable reality because a large part of the female population cannot afford the cost of services provided by court officials (deposits, bailiffs’ fees, lawyers’ fees)." (5). "Article 34-2 of Organic Act No. 2017-09 of 17 January 2017 on the Supreme Court states: 'The petitioner of a cassation appeal shall be required to submit a deposit to cover the payment of fixed stamp and registration duties. Failure to do so shall result in the petitioner being barred and, consequently, forfeiting the appeal. Except in cases provided for in other laws, legal...more
July 30, 2023, 5:46 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"People fleeing domestic abuse are being put in danger by local authorities who fail to provide housing for months on end, despite a law which should prioritise them, a new study shows." (Parag. 1) "Homelessness legislation was changed in July last year to give automatic priority to survivors of domestic abuse for housing. The paper suggests that the new law, introduced as part of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, is often being ignored." (Parag. 4) "The majority of family abuse survivors interviewed reported experiencing delays with their application for housing support, with some waiting months or even years for the outcome of their application." (Parag. 6) "Several women were never...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"People fleeing domestic abuse are being put in danger by local authorities who fail to provide housing for months on end, despite a law which should prioritise them, a new study shows." (Parag. 1) "Homelessness legislation was changed in July last year to give automatic priority to survivors of domestic abuse for housing. The paper suggests that the new law, introduced as part of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, is often being ignored." (Parag. 4) "The majority of family abuse survivors interviewed reported experiencing delays with their application for housing support, with some waiting months or even years for the outcome of their application." (Parag. 6) "Several women were never...more
July 25, 2023, 10:44 a.m.
Countries: Cambodia
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[There are] National action plans to prevent violence against women for the periods 2014–2018 and 2019–2023" (2). "[There is] inadequate provision of essential services and support to victims/survivors of domestic violence, particularly in rural areas" (7).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[There are] National action plans to prevent violence against women for the periods 2014–2018 and 2019–2023" (2). "[There is] inadequate provision of essential services and support to victims/survivors of domestic violence, particularly in rural areas" (7).
July 21, 2023, 11:58 a.m.
Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3, LDS-LAW-1, ERBG-PRACTICE-1, DV-PRACTICE-2
"Dozens of NGO projects are funded by the State Council for the Support of NGOs under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan to support the integration of women victims of domestic violence, women with disabilities, women of vulnerable strata, ensure their social activeness, reveal and develop their creative skills and knowledge and making them as equal and active part of the society to help them realize their potential. Training courses are run to increase their skills in carpetmaking, tailoring, and hairdressing, IT, English and project management. Hundreds of women have joined the courses. While mastering these skills, they have found jobs and improved their social status" (10).more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3, LDS-LAW-1, ERBG-PRACTICE-1, DV-PRACTICE-2
"Dozens of NGO projects are funded by the State Council for the Support of NGOs under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan to support the integration of women victims of domestic violence, women with disabilities, women of vulnerable strata, ensure their social activeness, reveal and develop their creative skills and knowledge and making them as equal and active part of the society to help them realize their potential. Training courses are run to increase their skills in carpetmaking, tailoring, and hairdressing, IT, English and project management. Hundreds of women have joined the courses. While mastering these skills, they have found jobs and improved their social status" (10).more
July 14, 2023, 6 p.m.
Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"During long years, 102 Emergency Call Line, email service and Hot Line systems are maintained by the Ministry to timely prevent and undertake operative measures against crimes, including domestic violence cases in relation to women and children… [The draft of the National Strategy on Development of Social Services in the Republic of Azerbaijan in the years of 2019–2025] envisages also legal, medical, psychological, social and other services for domestic violence victims on the basis of the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan On Prevention of Domestic Violence" (15).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"During long years, 102 Emergency Call Line, email service and Hot Line systems are maintained by the Ministry to timely prevent and undertake operative measures against crimes, including domestic violence cases in relation to women and children… [The draft of the National Strategy on Development of Social Services in the Republic of Azerbaijan in the years of 2019–2025] envisages also legal, medical, psychological, social and other services for domestic violence victims on the basis of the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan On Prevention of Domestic Violence" (15).
July 14, 2023, 5:59 p.m.
Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Starting from 2014, [the Society of Women for Rational Development] and GIZ implement the project of Support to Legal and Judicial Reforms... [T]hese 2 days long seminars have made possible to inform 270 women and men about domestic violence and women’s rights, and women’s rights in family relations. In 2018, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population has implemented the project of Creating the Assistance Center for Children Victims of Domestic Violence. The aim of project is to provide the assistance to the children victims of domestic violence and also of human trafficking, and provide social rehabilitation, legal and psychological services for their parents. 180 women and children...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Starting from 2014, [the Society of Women for Rational Development] and GIZ implement the project of Support to Legal and Judicial Reforms... [T]hese 2 days long seminars have made possible to inform 270 women and men about domestic violence and women’s rights, and women’s rights in family relations. In 2018, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population has implemented the project of Creating the Assistance Center for Children Victims of Domestic Violence. The aim of project is to provide the assistance to the children victims of domestic violence and also of human trafficking, and provide social rehabilitation, legal and psychological services for their parents. 180 women and children...more
July 14, 2023, 5:58 p.m.
Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The training courses on capacity building are held for the staff of 11 Child and Family Support Centers of [the Society of Women for Rational Development] and NGOs accredited to provide assistance and shelter services for domestic violence victims. The professionals were given 20 sessions detailing hidden parameters of gender-based violence and ways of streamlining and creating response mechanisms… A] special intersectoral data bank was created to register continuously the cases of domestic violence and tracking its dynamics" (13).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The training courses on capacity building are held for the staff of 11 Child and Family Support Centers of [the Society of Women for Rational Development] and NGOs accredited to provide assistance and shelter services for domestic violence victims. The professionals were given 20 sessions detailing hidden parameters of gender-based violence and ways of streamlining and creating response mechanisms… A] special intersectoral data bank was created to register continuously the cases of domestic violence and tracking its dynamics" (13).
July 12, 2023, 11:11 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"People fleeing domestic abuse are being put in danger by local authorities who fail to provide housing for months on end, despite a law which should prioritise them, a new study shows." (Parag. 1) "Homelessness legislation was changed in July last year to give automatic priority to survivors of domestic abuse for housing. The paper suggests that the new law, introduced as part of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, is often being ignored." (Parag. 4) "The majority of family abuse survivors interviewed reported experiencing delays with their application for housing support, with some waiting months or even years for the outcome of their application." (Parag. 6) "Several women were never...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"People fleeing domestic abuse are being put in danger by local authorities who fail to provide housing for months on end, despite a law which should prioritise them, a new study shows." (Parag. 1) "Homelessness legislation was changed in July last year to give automatic priority to survivors of domestic abuse for housing. The paper suggests that the new law, introduced as part of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, is often being ignored." (Parag. 4) "The majority of family abuse survivors interviewed reported experiencing delays with their application for housing support, with some waiting months or even years for the outcome of their application." (Parag. 6) "Several women were never...more
July 10, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Under Law Number 3/2010 (Domestic Violence Prevention Act) (DVPA) adopted in 2012, the Family Protection Authority (FPA) was established and has rolled out a case referral and monitoring protocol, as well as two National Domestic Violence Prevention Strategic Plans, with the second (MDVPS 2017–2021) now on-going and focused on clarifying the explicit obligations and policy revisions required to ensure the full enforcement of the DVPA. Under the MDVPSs: The FPA and MOGFSS have ensured that the 19 Atolls in which the 187 inhabited islands are clustered, have strengthened Family and Children Services Centres (FCSC); MOGFSS has established and/or consolidated resources and staffing for four shelters for survivors of violence; Extensive...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Under Law Number 3/2010 (Domestic Violence Prevention Act) (DVPA) adopted in 2012, the Family Protection Authority (FPA) was established and has rolled out a case referral and monitoring protocol, as well as two National Domestic Violence Prevention Strategic Plans, with the second (MDVPS 2017–2021) now on-going and focused on clarifying the explicit obligations and policy revisions required to ensure the full enforcement of the DVPA. Under the MDVPSs: The FPA and MOGFSS have ensured that the 19 Atolls in which the 187 inhabited islands are clustered, have strengthened Family and Children Services Centres (FCSC); MOGFSS has established and/or consolidated resources and staffing for four shelters for survivors of violence; Extensive...more
June 27, 2023, 11:15 p.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The government maintained two regional women’s shelters and plans to open two additional shelters in Annaba by the end of the year. These shelters assisted with approximately 300 cases of violence against women during the year" (28). "[A] women’s advocacy group, the Wassila Network, received 200 cases of domestic violence. The Wassila Network noted this number is a fraction of actual cases since victims of domestic violence rarely report the abuse to authorities and because of a forgiveness clause provided in the legal code" (28).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The government maintained two regional women’s shelters and plans to open two additional shelters in Annaba by the end of the year. These shelters assisted with approximately 300 cases of violence against women during the year" (28). "[A] women’s advocacy group, the Wassila Network, received 200 cases of domestic violence. The Wassila Network noted this number is a fraction of actual cases since victims of domestic violence rarely report the abuse to authorities and because of a forgiveness clause provided in the legal code" (28).
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"In 2012, the national police issued Administrative Order No. 014-2012, through which it approved and put into effect a handbook of police investigation procedures for criminal offences and misdemeanours. The handbook describes the procedures for the specialized handling and investigation of domestic and sexual violence offences against women, children and adolescents, and forms part of the ongoing training provided at police stations. At the national level, 153 units for victims of domestic and sexual violence have been set up, with infrastructure to provide specialized support in all of the country’s municipalities." (9). "Special Police Units for Women had been operating in Nicaragua since 1996 to support women, children and adolescents...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"In 2012, the national police issued Administrative Order No. 014-2012, through which it approved and put into effect a handbook of police investigation procedures for criminal offences and misdemeanours. The handbook describes the procedures for the specialized handling and investigation of domestic and sexual violence offences against women, children and adolescents, and forms part of the ongoing training provided at police stations. At the national level, 153 units for victims of domestic and sexual violence have been set up, with infrastructure to provide specialized support in all of the country’s municipalities." (9). "Special Police Units for Women had been operating in Nicaragua since 1996 to support women, children and adolescents...more
June 14, 2023, 7:56 p.m.
Countries: Bolivia
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Other landmarks in the ongoing drive to eliminate discrimination and violence against women include 'Let’s Live Without Violence', the recent approval of strategies to promote awareness-raising days to prevent violence, and compulsory training on preventing violence against women for public servants, military personnel and public-sector enterprises" (3). "[There are] protocols for forensic medical assessment in sexual crimes; specialized forensic medical care in violence against women; [and] specialized forensic psychological care for women victims of violence" (12).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Other landmarks in the ongoing drive to eliminate discrimination and violence against women include 'Let’s Live Without Violence', the recent approval of strategies to promote awareness-raising days to prevent violence, and compulsory training on preventing violence against women for public servants, military personnel and public-sector enterprises" (3). "[There are] protocols for forensic medical assessment in sexual crimes; specialized forensic medical care in violence against women; [and] specialized forensic psychological care for women victims of violence" (12).
May 27, 2023, 1:24 a.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Millions of Australian workers will soon be eligible for 10 days of paid Domestic Violence leave each year. Most employees will get access to the entitlements from February, but small businesses will have an extra six months to adjust.The changes cleared federal parliament on Thursday with support from all sides of both chambers.'To all those who have experienced and are experiencing family and domestic violence, you have asked us to take action and we are,' Employment Minister Tony Burke told parliament. 'This bill will not by itself solve the problem of family and domestic violence, but it does mean no employee in Australia will ever again be forced to make...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Millions of Australian workers will soon be eligible for 10 days of paid Domestic Violence leave each year. Most employees will get access to the entitlements from February, but small businesses will have an extra six months to adjust.The changes cleared federal parliament on Thursday with support from all sides of both chambers.'To all those who have experienced and are experiencing family and domestic violence, you have asked us to take action and we are,' Employment Minister Tony Burke told parliament. 'This bill will not by itself solve the problem of family and domestic violence, but it does mean no employee in Australia will ever again be forced to make...more
May 19, 2023, 2:31 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Emotional abuse, rape, maltreatment, beatings and death threats are what some of these young girls have encountered. Yet, they are expected to adhere to the demands of the custom and are left with no choice whatsoever" (Para.6).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Emotional abuse, rape, maltreatment, beatings and death threats are what some of these young girls have encountered. Yet, they are expected to adhere to the demands of the custom and are left with no choice whatsoever" (Para.6).
May 12, 2023, 11:01 a.m.
Countries: Germany
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The number of unreported cases of violence against women is almost impossible to estimate. Many women are afraid to go to the police because they fear they will not be believed. There are studies that point to a hidden world, in which more than 90% of cases go unreported across all offenses."(Para.14). "Terre des Femmes expert Stotz says some progress has been made. 'After ratification, the federal government set up a national helpline for victims that is available around the clock in many languages.' In addition, the BKA annually collects figures on intimate partner violence."(Para.21-22). "'But unfortunately, many aspects of the convention have been absolutely inadequate, or not implemented at...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The number of unreported cases of violence against women is almost impossible to estimate. Many women are afraid to go to the police because they fear they will not be believed. There are studies that point to a hidden world, in which more than 90% of cases go unreported across all offenses."(Para.14). "Terre des Femmes expert Stotz says some progress has been made. 'After ratification, the federal government set up a national helpline for victims that is available around the clock in many languages.' In addition, the BKA annually collects figures on intimate partner violence."(Para.21-22). "'But unfortunately, many aspects of the convention have been absolutely inadequate, or not implemented at...more
April 19, 2023, 5:18 p.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"An outreach coordinator for Black Women’s Blueprint, Dowd feels policy makers have something of an elitist outlook concerning which organizations should get funding and who should be in charge of managing the resources. She says she has been in domestic violence sessions with mostly black women where she, despite her years of on-the-ground experience with women of color, often has to play second fiddle to a 20 or 30-something white woman with a graduate degree but lacks the sophisticated sass and ethnic intuition black women need to be uplifted emotionally from abusive relationships. 'OK, this is the deal. Take this ‘V’ and put it on your head and then another...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"An outreach coordinator for Black Women’s Blueprint, Dowd feels policy makers have something of an elitist outlook concerning which organizations should get funding and who should be in charge of managing the resources. She says she has been in domestic violence sessions with mostly black women where she, despite her years of on-the-ground experience with women of color, often has to play second fiddle to a 20 or 30-something white woman with a graduate degree but lacks the sophisticated sass and ethnic intuition black women need to be uplifted emotionally from abusive relationships. 'OK, this is the deal. Take this ‘V’ and put it on your head and then another...more