Latest items for UVAW-PRACTICE-1
March 18, 2023, 10:20 p.m.
Countries: Ethiopia
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"[J]udges are required to increase the lower end of the penalty in sentencing gender based violence crimes covered under articles 555–560 of the Criminal Code“ (4). The Government also established child and women protection units in police stations responsible for handling cases of VAW” (4). "[As a support system for victims of VAW], regional states have established facilities to provide support for victims. Ten safe houses are located in Addis Ababa, Oromiya and Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Regional State of Ethiopia (SNNPR)… The [one-stop service] Centre has contributed to improve one of the factors for underreporting and low success in prosecution of GBV crimes" (5). "[E]fforts are made to...more
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"[J]udges are required to increase the lower end of the penalty in sentencing gender based violence crimes covered under articles 555–560 of the Criminal Code“ (4). The Government also established child and women protection units in police stations responsible for handling cases of VAW” (4). "[As a support system for victims of VAW], regional states have established facilities to provide support for victims. Ten safe houses are located in Addis Ababa, Oromiya and Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Regional State of Ethiopia (SNNPR)… The [one-stop service] Centre has contributed to improve one of the factors for underreporting and low success in prosecution of GBV crimes" (5). "[E]fforts are made to...more
March 17, 2023, 8:28 p.m.
Countries: Ethiopia
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
“Implementation of the Strategic Plan for an Integrated and Multi-Sectoral Response on Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) and Child Justice in Ethiopia commenced within the reporting period. The Strategic Plan focuses on prevention, protection of Gender Based Violence (GBV) and devises response mechanisms concerning violence against women and children” (4).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
“Implementation of the Strategic Plan for an Integrated and Multi-Sectoral Response on Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) and Child Justice in Ethiopia commenced within the reporting period. The Strategic Plan focuses on prevention, protection of Gender Based Violence (GBV) and devises response mechanisms concerning violence against women and children” (4).
March 8, 2023, 1:43 p.m.
Countries: Montenegro
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"All cases of violence against LGBT persons are treated in a timely manner and in accordance with the law. Courts apply a zero-tolerance policy regarding discrimination and violence against LGBT women" (26). "The first verdict related to hate crime was passed in February 2019 in the caseof the attack on a trans woman, an activist of the Spektra Association in September 2017, in Podgorica" (26).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"All cases of violence against LGBT persons are treated in a timely manner and in accordance with the law. Courts apply a zero-tolerance policy regarding discrimination and violence against LGBT women" (26). "The first verdict related to hate crime was passed in February 2019 in the caseof the attack on a trans woman, an activist of the Spektra Association in September 2017, in Podgorica" (26).
Feb. 27, 2023, 1:02 p.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Many of the Korean women shunning dating, marriage and childbirth are sick of pervasive sexism and furious about a culture of violent chauvinism." (para 6). "And gender-based violence is “shockingly widespread,” according to Human Rights Watch." (para 12). "It would condemn gender violence as reprehensible. A feminist approach would admit there’s a systemic problem." (para 19).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Many of the Korean women shunning dating, marriage and childbirth are sick of pervasive sexism and furious about a culture of violent chauvinism." (para 6). "And gender-based violence is “shockingly widespread,” according to Human Rights Watch." (para 12). "It would condemn gender violence as reprehensible. A feminist approach would admit there’s a systemic problem." (para 19).
Feb. 27, 2023, 7:03 a.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
““Нашемо мядо, Нце самцме” includes chapters on nutrition, emotional health (with examples of psychotherapy in Bulgaria), environmental and occupational health, violence, birth control, infertility, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDS and abortion. The chapter on organizing for change in the United States was replaced by one that provides historical insight into gender, health and sexuality in Bulgaria in the 19th and 20th centuries. The book also features a list of local resources and guidance for seeking information online. A unique introduction addressed to both women and men, along with a manageable size and balanced tone, make it a valuable reference for women and their healthcare providers.” (Para. 3-4). Our Bodies, Ourselves Project...more
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
““Нашемо мядо, Нце самцме” includes chapters on nutrition, emotional health (with examples of psychotherapy in Bulgaria), environmental and occupational health, violence, birth control, infertility, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDS and abortion. The chapter on organizing for change in the United States was replaced by one that provides historical insight into gender, health and sexuality in Bulgaria in the 19th and 20th centuries. The book also features a list of local resources and guidance for seeking information online. A unique introduction addressed to both women and men, along with a manageable size and balanced tone, make it a valuable reference for women and their healthcare providers.” (Para. 3-4). Our Bodies, Ourselves Project...more
Feb. 24, 2023, 12:54 p.m.
Countries: Nepal
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"A specific legislation, Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act to end gender-based violence and maintaining gender equality, 2015, has already repealed remaining gender discriminatory legal provisions. It brings 88 legal provisions in conformity with the principles of gender equality adopted by the Constitution and the CEDAW." (5). "A National Steering Committee under the Prime Minister to address GBV has been operational in speeding up the measures for effective implementation and monitoring. After announcing the year 2010 as the year against GBV, national campaign against GBV has been further accelerated under the convenorship of the Prime Minister. The Gender Coordination and Empowerment Unit established within the OPMCM has assumed the lead role...more
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"A specific legislation, Some Nepal Acts Amendment Act to end gender-based violence and maintaining gender equality, 2015, has already repealed remaining gender discriminatory legal provisions. It brings 88 legal provisions in conformity with the principles of gender equality adopted by the Constitution and the CEDAW." (5). "A National Steering Committee under the Prime Minister to address GBV has been operational in speeding up the measures for effective implementation and monitoring. After announcing the year 2010 as the year against GBV, national campaign against GBV has been further accelerated under the convenorship of the Prime Minister. The Gender Coordination and Empowerment Unit established within the OPMCM has assumed the lead role...more
Feb. 18, 2023, 11:11 a.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: LRW-DATA-1, UVAW-PRACTICE-1
" 'It is a fact that women are more vulnerable to violent crimes than men. Data shows that over 80 percent of victims of violent crimes are female. In that sense, women-only spaces seem to offer respite from such concerns,' said the former head of the Korea Association of Women's Study.'The necessity of some women-only facilities like parking spaces is debatable. However, when it comes to places like houses where we spend most of our time, everyone should feel secure and protected,' she said." (Para.1-2).
Variables: LRW-DATA-1, UVAW-PRACTICE-1
" 'It is a fact that women are more vulnerable to violent crimes than men. Data shows that over 80 percent of victims of violent crimes are female. In that sense, women-only spaces seem to offer respite from such concerns,' said the former head of the Korea Association of Women's Study.'The necessity of some women-only facilities like parking spaces is debatable. However, when it comes to places like houses where we spend most of our time, everyone should feel secure and protected,' she said." (Para.1-2).
Feb. 18, 2023, 10:25 a.m.
Countries: China
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
The man walked into a barbecue restaurant in northern China and approached a table of three women. He put his hand on the back of one, who shook him off. In response, he slapped her — then, with several other men, savagely beat her and the other women, hitting them with chairs, kicking them and dragging them outdoors (Para.1). "The security camera footage of the brutal attack, which took place in the city of Tangshan on Friday and left two women hospitalized, spread rapidly online and has continued to dominate public conversation in recent days. Women flooded social media with their outrage and terror at the threat of sexual violence...more
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
The man walked into a barbecue restaurant in northern China and approached a table of three women. He put his hand on the back of one, who shook him off. In response, he slapped her — then, with several other men, savagely beat her and the other women, hitting them with chairs, kicking them and dragging them outdoors (Para.1). "The security camera footage of the brutal attack, which took place in the city of Tangshan on Friday and left two women hospitalized, spread rapidly online and has continued to dominate public conversation in recent days. Women flooded social media with their outrage and terror at the threat of sexual violence...more
Feb. 8, 2023, 12:39 p.m.
Countries: Turkey
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"At the time of the withdrawal from the convention, a treaty signed by member states of the Council of Europe to prevent violence and domestic abuse against women, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan assured women that the state will rely on national laws to prevent gender-based violence. But numbers reported and documented by local women's organizations tell a different story." (para 8). "In July 2022, Reem Alsalem, the UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, urged the government of Turkey to reconsider its decision to withdraw from the convention and said that relying solely on domestic legislation was not enough considering the preventive and protective measures in place...more
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"At the time of the withdrawal from the convention, a treaty signed by member states of the Council of Europe to prevent violence and domestic abuse against women, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan assured women that the state will rely on national laws to prevent gender-based violence. But numbers reported and documented by local women's organizations tell a different story." (para 8). "In July 2022, Reem Alsalem, the UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, urged the government of Turkey to reconsider its decision to withdraw from the convention and said that relying solely on domestic legislation was not enough considering the preventive and protective measures in place...more
Feb. 4, 2023, 6:14 p.m.
Countries: Namibia
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"The bill aims to combat all forms of torture. The law once enacted will reinforce other pieces of existing laws on GBV." (5). "The National Plan of Action on Gender Based Violence 2019–2023 is a five year plan which is based on a socio-ecological model and is designed to provide a home for coordinated national action. The Plan of Action comprises of four Acton Areas which support either a long term movement that targets root causes or short term goals that will improve response systems and community safety in general to ensure that survivors and victims no longer feel unsafe or untrusting of protection structures. This Plan seeks to put...more
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"The bill aims to combat all forms of torture. The law once enacted will reinforce other pieces of existing laws on GBV." (5). "The National Plan of Action on Gender Based Violence 2019–2023 is a five year plan which is based on a socio-ecological model and is designed to provide a home for coordinated national action. The Plan of Action comprises of four Acton Areas which support either a long term movement that targets root causes or short term goals that will improve response systems and community safety in general to ensure that survivors and victims no longer feel unsafe or untrusting of protection structures. This Plan seeks to put...more
Feb. 4, 2023, 8:40 a.m.
Countries: Iraq
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"[There was the] signature in 2016 of a joint communiqué by the State party and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict on the prevention of and response to conflict-related sexual violence" (3). "The insufficient number and capacity of State-run shelters for victims of gender-based violence and the fact that shelters run by non-governmental organizations to respond to the needs of women and girls who are survivors of violence, including ISIL victims, have been forced routinely to relocate in order to ensure the safety of both victims and staff members" (6).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"[There was the] signature in 2016 of a joint communiqué by the State party and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict on the prevention of and response to conflict-related sexual violence" (3). "The insufficient number and capacity of State-run shelters for victims of gender-based violence and the fact that shelters run by non-governmental organizations to respond to the needs of women and girls who are survivors of violence, including ISIL victims, have been forced routinely to relocate in order to ensure the safety of both victims and staff members" (6).
Feb. 2, 2023, 1:11 p.m.
Countries: Austria
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee welcomes the progress achieved since the consideration in 2013 of the State party’s combined seventh and eighth periodic reports (CEDAW/C/AUT/7-8) in undertaking legislative reforms, in particular the following:... (b) National action plan on the protection of women against violence for the period 2014–2016" (2). This plan indicates that women are subjected to unspecified violence in society (KMM-CODER COMMENT). "The Committee welcomes the adoption by the State party of the Protection against Violence Law and the creation of the Inter-Ministerial Working Group on the Protection of Women against Violence. The Committee notes the following with concern, however:...(c) Incidents of hate crimes and attacks on refugees and asylum seekers, including...more
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee welcomes the progress achieved since the consideration in 2013 of the State party’s combined seventh and eighth periodic reports (CEDAW/C/AUT/7-8) in undertaking legislative reforms, in particular the following:... (b) National action plan on the protection of women against violence for the period 2014–2016" (2). This plan indicates that women are subjected to unspecified violence in society (KMM-CODER COMMENT). "The Committee welcomes the adoption by the State party of the Protection against Violence Law and the creation of the Inter-Ministerial Working Group on the Protection of Women against Violence. The Committee notes the following with concern, however:...(c) Incidents of hate crimes and attacks on refugees and asylum seekers, including...more
Jan. 19, 2023, 11:32 p.m.
Countries: Iran
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"[The UN Human Rights Office] has received numerous, and verified, videos of violent treatment of women, including slapping women across the face, beating them with batons and throwing them into police vans" (para 11).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"[The UN Human Rights Office] has received numerous, and verified, videos of violent treatment of women, including slapping women across the face, beating them with batons and throwing them into police vans" (para 11).
Jan. 19, 2023, 10:27 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"'The Taliban will never protect us and they can’t represent us in the international community. They attacked us with the edge of their guns and beat us up' [said one Hazara woman] 'The Talib sprayed pepper spray in our eyes, whipped us and humiliated us by calling us prostitutes who take money from the west to protest,' said another [female] protester" (para 6-7). "Witnesses confirmed that Taliban shot repeatedly at the women, with one of them grabbing a protester by her headscarf and pushing her to the ground. 'These are the god-fearing men who are ruling this country? Taliban officers are now grabbing us by our hijabs and hair to...more
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"'The Taliban will never protect us and they can’t represent us in the international community. They attacked us with the edge of their guns and beat us up' [said one Hazara woman] 'The Talib sprayed pepper spray in our eyes, whipped us and humiliated us by calling us prostitutes who take money from the west to protest,' said another [female] protester" (para 6-7). "Witnesses confirmed that Taliban shot repeatedly at the women, with one of them grabbing a protester by her headscarf and pushing her to the ground. 'These are the god-fearing men who are ruling this country? Taliban officers are now grabbing us by our hijabs and hair to...more
Jan. 13, 2023, 3:39 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Although active fighting between the Taliban and the ANDSF ended with the Taliban takeover in August 2021, resulting in an overall decrease in political violence, focus group participants highlighted how the targeting of civilians, which has increased since October 2021, as well as the lack of human security means that violence and insecurity continues to be a pervasive characteristic of the lives of women in Afghanistan." (para 16).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Although active fighting between the Taliban and the ANDSF ended with the Taliban takeover in August 2021, resulting in an overall decrease in political violence, focus group participants highlighted how the targeting of civilians, which has increased since October 2021, as well as the lack of human security means that violence and insecurity continues to be a pervasive characteristic of the lives of women in Afghanistan." (para 16).
Jan. 12, 2023, 9:51 p.m.
Countries: Nepal
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"I asked an agent whether skin would be available for a wealthy relative who is due to be married soon but suffered severe burns. The agent replied: 'With a down payment of Rs 50,000, it can be arranged.' The agent asked for a picture of the patient to ensure that the skin complexion matched. He also asked for blood type and a medical document to check if I was a genuine buyer. I handed him a forged paper in the name of the relative who does not exist. The agent called me two days later to ask for the advance payment. He told me that 'sample' is available." (para 14)...more
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"I asked an agent whether skin would be available for a wealthy relative who is due to be married soon but suffered severe burns. The agent replied: 'With a down payment of Rs 50,000, it can be arranged.' The agent asked for a picture of the patient to ensure that the skin complexion matched. He also asked for blood type and a medical document to check if I was a genuine buyer. I handed him a forged paper in the name of the relative who does not exist. The agent called me two days later to ask for the advance payment. He told me that 'sample' is available." (para 14)...more
Jan. 6, 2023, 5:48 p.m.
Countries: Iran
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Soheila Abadi, now 25, was hanged in prison after she was convicted of killing her husband over 'family disputes' according to the sentencing courts" (para 2).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Soheila Abadi, now 25, was hanged in prison after she was convicted of killing her husband over 'family disputes' according to the sentencing courts" (para 2).
Dec. 29, 2022, 1:35 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Some of the most popular posts on Weibo about the two cases voice concerns about how women are treated in a society that still largely promotes patriarchal Confucian ideas. 'We need to... acknowledge that there are still forces in our environment that support, encourage, and drive men to engage in gender-based violence against women,' read one essay" (para 22-23).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Some of the most popular posts on Weibo about the two cases voice concerns about how women are treated in a society that still largely promotes patriarchal Confucian ideas. 'We need to... acknowledge that there are still forces in our environment that support, encourage, and drive men to engage in gender-based violence against women,' read one essay" (para 22-23).
Dec. 19, 2022, 1:07 p.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
“...The head of the Social Worker's Club Assoc. Dr. Sasho Nunev thanked the expert Diana Georgieva for the interesting and professionally presented information and suggested that in the coming months she conduct training with the students from the 'Social Activities' specialty on issues of 'violence in the name of the part' and training to develop sensitivity to the culture of ethnic groups and to the given type of violence.” (Para. 7).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
“...The head of the Social Worker's Club Assoc. Dr. Sasho Nunev thanked the expert Diana Georgieva for the interesting and professionally presented information and suggested that in the coming months she conduct training with the students from the 'Social Activities' specialty on issues of 'violence in the name of the part' and training to develop sensitivity to the culture of ethnic groups and to the given type of violence.” (Para. 7).
Dec. 17, 2022, 10:58 p.m.
Countries: Canada
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"[T]he 404-page [Arbour report]t pinpoints the many failures of the CAF over the years to address misogyny, discrimination, sexual violence and trauma experienced predominantly by female members of the military" (para 2).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"[T]he 404-page [Arbour report]t pinpoints the many failures of the CAF over the years to address misogyny, discrimination, sexual violence and trauma experienced predominantly by female members of the military" (para 2).
Dec. 17, 2022, 10:07 p.m.
Countries: Venezuela
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"These stereotyped roles based on gender constructions have caused women to become direct victims of persecution because of their family ties to initial victims; this includes acts of threats, arbitrary detentions, political disqualifications, and acts of violence. In applying these patterns, women are often affected differently and disproportionately since gender stereotypes and discriminatory attitudes based on gender stand out" (para 11). "Although most of the persecutory acts in the country were based on political grounds, once the victims were arbitrarily deprived of their liberty, the impact was greater in the case of women... [W]omen were subjected to gender-based sexual violence" (para 22). "[W]omen in Venezuela are more vulnerable to suffer...more
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"These stereotyped roles based on gender constructions have caused women to become direct victims of persecution because of their family ties to initial victims; this includes acts of threats, arbitrary detentions, political disqualifications, and acts of violence. In applying these patterns, women are often affected differently and disproportionately since gender stereotypes and discriminatory attitudes based on gender stand out" (para 11). "Although most of the persecutory acts in the country were based on political grounds, once the victims were arbitrarily deprived of their liberty, the impact was greater in the case of women... [W]omen were subjected to gender-based sexual violence" (para 22). "[W]omen in Venezuela are more vulnerable to suffer...more
July 6, 2022, 10:35 a.m.
Countries: Djibouti
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"The National Union of Djiboutian Women has a support centre whose purpose is to help women victims of violence. This centre, established on 8 March 2007 in observance of International Women’s Day, specifically caters to young girls and women who are victims of violence. The staff is composed of trained professionals working in areas related to gender-based violence (Ministry for Women and the Family, National Union of Djiboutian Women, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Justice). A woman lawyer is also available at the centre" (10). "Specific measures adopted by the Government as part of a strategy to accelerate the achievement of substantive equality between men and women, particularly in...more
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"The National Union of Djiboutian Women has a support centre whose purpose is to help women victims of violence. This centre, established on 8 March 2007 in observance of International Women’s Day, specifically caters to young girls and women who are victims of violence. The staff is composed of trained professionals working in areas related to gender-based violence (Ministry for Women and the Family, National Union of Djiboutian Women, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Justice). A woman lawyer is also available at the centre" (10). "Specific measures adopted by the Government as part of a strategy to accelerate the achievement of substantive equality between men and women, particularly in...more
July 1, 2022, 11:43 a.m.
Countries: East Timor
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"The annually celebrated 16 days campaign of activism against VAW also contributes to wide-spread advocacy on GBV issue" (9). "The MSSI Support programme for victims of GBV – granted based on Court decision – provides financial benefits and facilitates victim access to support services through the Referral Network. However, the programme is limited in scope (150 victims supported in 2018)" (17). "‘Safe Rooms’ are currently established in health facilities in 4 municipalities in collaboration between Government and CSOs, providing temporary accommodation (1 or 2 nights) for victims and survivors. PRADET’s safe room services reached and supported between 600 and 750 victims in 2018" (17). "In addition, 6 new shelters (‘Uma...more
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"The annually celebrated 16 days campaign of activism against VAW also contributes to wide-spread advocacy on GBV issue" (9). "The MSSI Support programme for victims of GBV – granted based on Court decision – provides financial benefits and facilitates victim access to support services through the Referral Network. However, the programme is limited in scope (150 victims supported in 2018)" (17). "‘Safe Rooms’ are currently established in health facilities in 4 municipalities in collaboration between Government and CSOs, providing temporary accommodation (1 or 2 nights) for victims and survivors. PRADET’s safe room services reached and supported between 600 and 750 victims in 2018" (17). "In addition, 6 new shelters (‘Uma...more
July 1, 2022, 11:06 a.m.
Countries: Indonesia
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"The government has implemented specific and targeted strategy to address the issue of VAW by establishing preventive mechanisms, enhancing management of cases and enhancing empowerment of women" (13). "The findings of 2016 Women’s Health Survey/Survei Pengalaman Hidup Perempuan Nasional (SPHPN) show that:... 1 in 10 women aged 15–64 experience violence in the last 12 years" (16).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"The government has implemented specific and targeted strategy to address the issue of VAW by establishing preventive mechanisms, enhancing management of cases and enhancing empowerment of women" (13). "The findings of 2016 Women’s Health Survey/Survei Pengalaman Hidup Perempuan Nasional (SPHPN) show that:... 1 in 10 women aged 15–64 experience violence in the last 12 years" (16).
June 29, 2022, 11:54 a.m.
Countries: Mexico
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"At least 52 women have been reported missing in Nuevo León this year, the majority in or around the capital, Monterrey" (para 7).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"At least 52 women have been reported missing in Nuevo León this year, the majority in or around the capital, Monterrey" (para 7).
June 29, 2022, 11:33 a.m.
Countries: Indonesia
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"[T]he Committee notes with concern: (a) The increase of gender-based violence against women and girls, especially those belonging to disadvantaged and marginalized groups, both online and offline, in particular during the COVID-19 pandemic" (7).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"[T]he Committee notes with concern: (a) The increase of gender-based violence against women and girls, especially those belonging to disadvantaged and marginalized groups, both online and offline, in particular during the COVID-19 pandemic" (7).
June 21, 2022, 1:11 p.m.
Countries: Guyana
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Underreporting of gender-based violence against women, especially in hinterland areas, owing to long distances to courts, stigma and a lack of awareness among women, communal authorities, law enforcement officials, medical practitioners and social workers about gender-based violence and the relevant laws and procedures; (c) The significant backlog of cases brought under the Sexual Offences Act (2010), as a result of the delayed approval of amendments to that legislation, and low prosecution rates in cases of gender-based violence against women; (d) The limited support for victims of gender-based violence, in particular in hinterland areas, especially with regard to long-term accommodation, rehabilitation and reintegration measures" (6).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Underreporting of gender-based violence against women, especially in hinterland areas, owing to long distances to courts, stigma and a lack of awareness among women, communal authorities, law enforcement officials, medical practitioners and social workers about gender-based violence and the relevant laws and procedures; (c) The significant backlog of cases brought under the Sexual Offences Act (2010), as a result of the delayed approval of amendments to that legislation, and low prosecution rates in cases of gender-based violence against women; (d) The limited support for victims of gender-based violence, in particular in hinterland areas, especially with regard to long-term accommodation, rehabilitation and reintegration measures" (6).
June 9, 2022, 1:54 p.m.
Countries: Mexico
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"When young Ana is forced to have her hair cut in Tatiana Huezo’s film Prayers for the Stolen, her tears indicate the heartbreak of lost youth. It’s a protective measure taken by her mother who is desperate to prevent Ana from being kidnapped, like so many other young girls in their town have been, by the drug cartels who patrol the surrounding area. Prayers for the Stolen, the first fiction feature from Mexican-Salvadorian documentary-maker Huezo, captures the brutality and fear of growing up in such circumstances" (Para. 1)."The focus on telling stories about women and girls, too, is vital for Huezo. 'There are many girls in Mexico who grow up...more
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"When young Ana is forced to have her hair cut in Tatiana Huezo’s film Prayers for the Stolen, her tears indicate the heartbreak of lost youth. It’s a protective measure taken by her mother who is desperate to prevent Ana from being kidnapped, like so many other young girls in their town have been, by the drug cartels who patrol the surrounding area. Prayers for the Stolen, the first fiction feature from Mexican-Salvadorian documentary-maker Huezo, captures the brutality and fear of growing up in such circumstances" (Para. 1)."The focus on telling stories about women and girls, too, is vital for Huezo. 'There are many girls in Mexico who grow up...more
May 27, 2022, 4:14 p.m.
Countries: Turkey
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"From 2014 to April 2020, 6.969 women victims of violence getting service from women’s shelters affiliated to the MoFLSS, were placed to a job" (23). There were at least 6,969 female victims of violence in this time period (SFR - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"From 2014 to April 2020, 6.969 women victims of violence getting service from women’s shelters affiliated to the MoFLSS, were placed to a job" (23). There were at least 6,969 female victims of violence in this time period (SFR - CODER COMMENT).
May 27, 2022, 11:45 a.m.
Countries: Serbia
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"According to the OSCE regional research on women’s security, one in five women suffered either physical or sexual violence... and 42 percent were sexually intimidated" (25).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"According to the OSCE regional research on women’s security, one in five women suffered either physical or sexual violence... and 42 percent were sexually intimidated" (25).