Latest items for DV-PRACTICE-2
April 19, 2024, 3:06 p.m.
Countries: Serbia
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[T]he right to free legal aid is enshrined in the Law on the Prevention of Domestic Violence… [V]ictims of various forms of gender-based violence other than domestic violence [are recognized] as beneficiaries of free legal aid under the Law on the Prevention of Domestic Violence, but not under the Law on Free Legal Aid, [which] may lead to a denial of access to free legal aid" (4). These victims are usually female (MV-coder comment). "[There is an] Inadequate risk assessment to prevent gender-based violence against women and girls, including femicide, and the lack of the timely issuance and effective implementation of emergency protection orders" (7).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[T]he right to free legal aid is enshrined in the Law on the Prevention of Domestic Violence… [V]ictims of various forms of gender-based violence other than domestic violence [are recognized] as beneficiaries of free legal aid under the Law on the Prevention of Domestic Violence, but not under the Law on Free Legal Aid, [which] may lead to a denial of access to free legal aid" (4). These victims are usually female (MV-coder comment). "[There is an] Inadequate risk assessment to prevent gender-based violence against women and girls, including femicide, and the lack of the timely issuance and effective implementation of emergency protection orders" (7).
April 19, 2024, 2:19 p.m.
Countries: Serbia
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[There is a] shortage of shelters for victims of gender-based violence" (8). "[T]he national strategy for the prevention and elimination of domestic and intimate violence for the period 2017–2020 [is not adopted]" (8). "[C]ases involving all forms of violence against women, including rape, are [not] properly investigated… [V]ictims are [not] protected against revictimization [or] have access to effective reparations, including compensation" (8). "[There is not] an anonymous emergency helpline to be operated by personnel experienced in working with victims of violence" (8).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[There is a] shortage of shelters for victims of gender-based violence" (8). "[T]he national strategy for the prevention and elimination of domestic and intimate violence for the period 2017–2020 [is not adopted]" (8). "[C]ases involving all forms of violence against women, including rape, are [not] properly investigated… [V]ictims are [not] protected against revictimization [or] have access to effective reparations, including compensation" (8). "[There is not] an anonymous emergency helpline to be operated by personnel experienced in working with victims of violence" (8).
April 12, 2024, 5:14 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"While technology-facilitated abuse in a family and domestic violence context is often low-tech, it has also become so sophisticated and difficult to detect that many victims are unaware they have ever been targetted" (para 10). "If, for instance, she is trying to contact a women's refuge, [her abuser] will know about it" (para 14). "[I]ndividual banks offer support for victims, ranging from enabling them to open new accounts without the traditional documentation and often providing a starting deposit of as much as $5000 to get them on their feet" (para 36). "Back in March 1974, when we opened Elsie, the first modern women's refuge in Australia, we were aware of...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"While technology-facilitated abuse in a family and domestic violence context is often low-tech, it has also become so sophisticated and difficult to detect that many victims are unaware they have ever been targetted" (para 10). "If, for instance, she is trying to contact a women's refuge, [her abuser] will know about it" (para 14). "[I]ndividual banks offer support for victims, ranging from enabling them to open new accounts without the traditional documentation and often providing a starting deposit of as much as $5000 to get them on their feet" (para 36). "Back in March 1974, when we opened Elsie, the first modern women's refuge in Australia, we were aware of...more
April 12, 2024, 2:36 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"There is also the need for the tech industry to adopt preventative measures, but there is not much evidence the makers are serious about stopping TFA" (para 52). "We urgently need a federal longitudinal study of domestic violence" (para 65).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"There is also the need for the tech industry to adopt preventative measures, but there is not much evidence the makers are serious about stopping TFA" (para 52). "We urgently need a federal longitudinal study of domestic violence" (para 65).
April 9, 2024, 9:31 p.m.
Countries: Cuba
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"January has once again raised the dust and sadness of the pending debts on gender-based violence in Cuba. The discussion, at least on social networks, has brought back the issue of a comprehensive law against gender-based violence, shelters, the level of severity in sentences, impunity, the invisibility of disappeared women, the lack of accompaniment of the institutions involved and the scant coverage in the press" (para 1). "Re-victimization and lack of gender sensitivity on the part of legal operators, investigators and medical and medical-legal personnel are considered among the main obstacles for victims to come to denounce in the first place and, second, when they do, the complaints prosper or...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"January has once again raised the dust and sadness of the pending debts on gender-based violence in Cuba. The discussion, at least on social networks, has brought back the issue of a comprehensive law against gender-based violence, shelters, the level of severity in sentences, impunity, the invisibility of disappeared women, the lack of accompaniment of the institutions involved and the scant coverage in the press" (para 1). "Re-victimization and lack of gender sensitivity on the part of legal operators, investigators and medical and medical-legal personnel are considered among the main obstacles for victims to come to denounce in the first place and, second, when they do, the complaints prosper or...more
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[T]emporary protection orders [are provided] in cases of domestic violence, including obligating the perpetrator to reside separately from, and not to approach, the victim" (2). "[There is an] absence of a stand-alone civil protection order procedure for victims of domestic violence" (7). "[T]he special assistance centres for women who are victims of violence [are unable] to function effectively" (8).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[T]emporary protection orders [are provided] in cases of domestic violence, including obligating the perpetrator to reside separately from, and not to approach, the victim" (2). "[There is an] absence of a stand-alone civil protection order procedure for victims of domestic violence" (7). "[T]he special assistance centres for women who are victims of violence [are unable] to function effectively" (8).
March 26, 2024, 2:51 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
“[C]ases of gender-based violence against women, in particular sexual and domestic violence, [are inadequately handled] by the investigating authorities, such as failure to complete the investigation or to move to criminal prosecution[. R]estrictive or protection measures for victims of domestic violence can only be requested by a police officer once the pretrial investigation has been initiated. [There is a] lack of enforcement or monitoring of compliance with protection orders, which leaves women who are victims of such violence at risk of further violence" (7).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
“[C]ases of gender-based violence against women, in particular sexual and domestic violence, [are inadequately handled] by the investigating authorities, such as failure to complete the investigation or to move to criminal prosecution[. R]estrictive or protection measures for victims of domestic violence can only be requested by a police officer once the pretrial investigation has been initiated. [There is a] lack of enforcement or monitoring of compliance with protection orders, which leaves women who are victims of such violence at risk of further violence" (7).
Feb. 20, 2024, 6:27 p.m.
Countries: D R Congo
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[V]ictims [of sexual and gender-based violence] and their family members [do not] have effective access to justice and remedies and receive adequate reparations" (4). "[T]here is no specific law to protect victims and witnesses" (5). "[There is a] lack of cases of domestic violence, including marital rape, brought before courts owing to victims’ fear of stigmatization and the limited number of perpetrators who are punished" (8). "[There is] the lack of shelters, counselling and rehabilitation services for [victims of gender-based violence, including domestic and sexual violence]" (8).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[V]ictims [of sexual and gender-based violence] and their family members [do not] have effective access to justice and remedies and receive adequate reparations" (4). "[T]here is no specific law to protect victims and witnesses" (5). "[There is a] lack of cases of domestic violence, including marital rape, brought before courts owing to victims’ fear of stigmatization and the limited number of perpetrators who are punished" (8). "[There is] the lack of shelters, counselling and rehabilitation services for [victims of gender-based violence, including domestic and sexual violence]" (8).
Feb. 16, 2024, 4:44 p.m.
Countries: Honduras
Variables: LRW-LAW-2, DV-PRACTICE-2
"One, designed to increase the government’s capacity to prevent violence against women and improve the attention given to survivors by the justice system, was expected to meet resistance in a legislative body dominated by men and social conservatives. Another, more limited, bill that would fulfil a campaign promise to create more shelters for survivors of violence languishes as well" (para 12).
Variables: LRW-LAW-2, DV-PRACTICE-2
"One, designed to increase the government’s capacity to prevent violence against women and improve the attention given to survivors by the justice system, was expected to meet resistance in a legislative body dominated by men and social conservatives. Another, more limited, bill that would fulfil a campaign promise to create more shelters for survivors of violence languishes as well" (para 12).
Feb. 4, 2024, 5:28 p.m.
Countries: Spain
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Last month, the government called on courts and prosecutors to step up the use of electronic bracelets to help protect women whose former partners were subject to restraining orders. 'We think it’s important to promote the use of electronic devices, such as bracelets that alert women to the presence of aggressors,' the justice minister, Pilar Llop, said at the end of December. 'Since 2009, when these bracelets were brought in, no woman wearing one has been murdered.' Llop said it was also important to tackle those who denied the 'scourge' of gender-based violence" ( para 9-10).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Last month, the government called on courts and prosecutors to step up the use of electronic bracelets to help protect women whose former partners were subject to restraining orders. 'We think it’s important to promote the use of electronic devices, such as bracelets that alert women to the presence of aggressors,' the justice minister, Pilar Llop, said at the end of December. 'Since 2009, when these bracelets were brought in, no woman wearing one has been murdered.' Llop said it was also important to tackle those who denied the 'scourge' of gender-based violence" ( para 9-10).
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[There has been an u]nderreporting of cases of gender-based violence, including domestic violence, by women and girls owing to social stigma and their lack of trust in the law enforcement authorities" (7). [C]civil society organizations operate hotlines for victims and survivors of domestic violence" (8). These hotlines are not adequately funded and are not always operational (MV-coder comment).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[There has been an u]nderreporting of cases of gender-based violence, including domestic violence, by women and girls owing to social stigma and their lack of trust in the law enforcement authorities" (7). [C]civil society organizations operate hotlines for victims and survivors of domestic violence" (8). These hotlines are not adequately funded and are not always operational (MV-coder comment).
Jan. 22, 2024, 6:37 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1, DV-PRACTICE-2
"The film crew found some women had committed suicide by setting themselves on fire or drinking bleach to escape domestic violence after the Taliban, which swept back into power in September last year" (para 30). "This quote suggests that suggests there is a lack of laws/enforcement of them and reluctance to report" (EV-Coder Comment).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1, DV-PRACTICE-2
"The film crew found some women had committed suicide by setting themselves on fire or drinking bleach to escape domestic violence after the Taliban, which swept back into power in September last year" (para 30). "This quote suggests that suggests there is a lack of laws/enforcement of them and reluctance to report" (EV-Coder Comment).
Jan. 19, 2024, 12:06 p.m.
Countries: Central African Rep
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Decree No. 15.007 of 8 January 2015 established the joint rapid response unit to combat sexual violence against women and girls, whose mandate is to prevent and punish all forms of sexual violence committed against women and children" (17). "The 4040 free hotline operated by the Danish Refugee Council, has enabled the referral of many survivors for care" (26). "[T]he communication of the free hotline number (4040) to all mobile phone users, with a call for all those with knowledge of any situation of violence against a woman to report, as soon as possible, to the medical and judicial services and human rights non-governmental organizations cases of assault or rape...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Decree No. 15.007 of 8 January 2015 established the joint rapid response unit to combat sexual violence against women and girls, whose mandate is to prevent and punish all forms of sexual violence committed against women and children" (17). "The 4040 free hotline operated by the Danish Refugee Council, has enabled the referral of many survivors for care" (26). "[T]he communication of the free hotline number (4040) to all mobile phone users, with a call for all those with knowledge of any situation of violence against a woman to report, as soon as possible, to the medical and judicial services and human rights non-governmental organizations cases of assault or rape...more
Jan. 18, 2024, 10:46 a.m.
Countries: Central African Rep
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The joint rapid response unit to prevent sexual violence against women and girls is responsible for suppressing any act of violence against women. This service receives complaints from the victims themselves or third parties and reports of incidents of violence against women. Investigations are immediately initiated, with the possibility of opening a judicial inquiry. The alleged culprits are referred to the competent courts. Sentences are duly imposed on these culprits" (25).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The joint rapid response unit to prevent sexual violence against women and girls is responsible for suppressing any act of violence against women. This service receives complaints from the victims themselves or third parties and reports of incidents of violence against women. Investigations are immediately initiated, with the possibility of opening a judicial inquiry. The alleged culprits are referred to the competent courts. Sentences are duly imposed on these culprits" (25).
Jan. 16, 2024, 6:33 p.m.
Countries: Botswana
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Some of the gaps identified as hindrances in the effective implementation of the Domestic Violence Act, 2008 were addressed through the development of Regulations to this Act in 2013. The Government continues to provide technical and financial support to non-governmental organizations to offer counselling services to GBV survivors and their families and shelter facilities. In 2011, there was developed Gender Based Violence Health Sector Policy Framework and Health Care Service Providers Protocols and Service Standards. The Botswana Police Service has also included gender and gender based violence in their pre-service and in service training" (6). The 2013 Baseline Study on Gender revealed that 61.6% of study respondents were aware of...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Some of the gaps identified as hindrances in the effective implementation of the Domestic Violence Act, 2008 were addressed through the development of Regulations to this Act in 2013. The Government continues to provide technical and financial support to non-governmental organizations to offer counselling services to GBV survivors and their families and shelter facilities. In 2011, there was developed Gender Based Violence Health Sector Policy Framework and Health Care Service Providers Protocols and Service Standards. The Botswana Police Service has also included gender and gender based violence in their pre-service and in service training" (6). The 2013 Baseline Study on Gender revealed that 61.6% of study respondents were aware of...more
Jan. 4, 2024, 10:41 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[T]he Government intensified the 'Break the Silence' [] through free-to-air television, radio and online advertisements to raise awareness on family violence and encourage victims and witnesses to report abuse and violence" (3-4). "Social workers are sensitised to respond to victims of crimes (sexual abuse/assault/trafficking etc.) in an accepting and non-judgmental manner" (18). "The Vulnerable Adults Act (VAA) was enacted in 2018 to protect individuals who are incapable of protecting themselves from abuse, neglect or self-neglect due to a physical or mental infirmity, disability or incapacity" (34). "In partnership with the Singapore General Hospital, the Police launched The One-Stop Abuse Forensic Examination (OneSAFE) Centre in 2017 to bring emotional support, medical...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[T]he Government intensified the 'Break the Silence' [] through free-to-air television, radio and online advertisements to raise awareness on family violence and encourage victims and witnesses to report abuse and violence" (3-4). "Social workers are sensitised to respond to victims of crimes (sexual abuse/assault/trafficking etc.) in an accepting and non-judgmental manner" (18). "The Vulnerable Adults Act (VAA) was enacted in 2018 to protect individuals who are incapable of protecting themselves from abuse, neglect or self-neglect due to a physical or mental infirmity, disability or incapacity" (34). "In partnership with the Singapore General Hospital, the Police launched The One-Stop Abuse Forensic Examination (OneSAFE) Centre in 2017 to bring emotional support, medical...more
Jan. 3, 2024, 4:06 p.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Under the Women’s Charter, women experiencing family violence may apply for personal protection orders, which are supplemented by expedited orders and domestic exclusion orders. The Family Court can also order individuals affected by violence (victims, perpetrators and/or other family members) to undergo compulsory counselling under the Mandatory Counselling Programme" (35). "In February 2021, the Government officially launched the 24/7 National Anti-Violence Helpline (NAVH) to make it easier for victims of violence and members of the public to seek help and report abuse. The Government encourages everyone to call the NAVH at 1800-777-0000 to make a report if they experience or witness violence" (38-39).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Under the Women’s Charter, women experiencing family violence may apply for personal protection orders, which are supplemented by expedited orders and domestic exclusion orders. The Family Court can also order individuals affected by violence (victims, perpetrators and/or other family members) to undergo compulsory counselling under the Mandatory Counselling Programme" (35). "In February 2021, the Government officially launched the 24/7 National Anti-Violence Helpline (NAVH) to make it easier for victims of violence and members of the public to seek help and report abuse. The Government encourages everyone to call the NAVH at 1800-777-0000 to make a report if they experience or witness violence" (38-39).
Dec. 20, 2023, 10:43 a.m.
Countries: France
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The survey also detected a male 'backlash' across French society to the #MeToo movement, with 'macho raids' on social media seeking 'to reduce women to silence or discredit them.' It stated that situations of 'discrimination, violence and harassment' have reached 'alarming proportions' The study of 2,500 people by the High Authority on Equality (HCE), a consultative body, found sexist behaviour increasing in 'all spheres', with many men believing violent and discriminatory behaviour to be acceptable. Older men often remained stuck in conservative attitudes towards male and female roles in society, while younger men occasionally displayed aggressive macho tendencies, it found" (para 3-4). "Those questioned also spoke of a lack of...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The survey also detected a male 'backlash' across French society to the #MeToo movement, with 'macho raids' on social media seeking 'to reduce women to silence or discredit them.' It stated that situations of 'discrimination, violence and harassment' have reached 'alarming proportions' The study of 2,500 people by the High Authority on Equality (HCE), a consultative body, found sexist behaviour increasing in 'all spheres', with many men believing violent and discriminatory behaviour to be acceptable. Older men often remained stuck in conservative attitudes towards male and female roles in society, while younger men occasionally displayed aggressive macho tendencies, it found" (para 3-4). "Those questioned also spoke of a lack of...more
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).