Latest items for DV-PRACTICE-2
March 21, 2025, 3:12 p.m.
Countries: Finland
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Currently available statistical data from 2020 indicates that intimate partner violence reported to the police increased by 6%, although violence perpetrated by ex-partners dropped by 34%, compared to 2019. The Federation of Mother and Child Homes and Shelters reported that during 2020 people using their online services grew by 11%. The number of individuals seeking conversations with an adviser increased from approximately 1,000 in 2019 to 5,000 in 2020. Other organizations reported similar trends. Government funded telephone support service for victims of violence against women and domestic violence Nollalinja also reported an increase, in their case of 31% of people seeking assistance in 2020. In 2020, the number of people...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Currently available statistical data from 2020 indicates that intimate partner violence reported to the police increased by 6%, although violence perpetrated by ex-partners dropped by 34%, compared to 2019. The Federation of Mother and Child Homes and Shelters reported that during 2020 people using their online services grew by 11%. The number of individuals seeking conversations with an adviser increased from approximately 1,000 in 2019 to 5,000 in 2020. Other organizations reported similar trends. Government funded telephone support service for victims of violence against women and domestic violence Nollalinja also reported an increase, in their case of 31% of people seeking assistance in 2020. In 2020, the number of people...more
March 19, 2025, 11:07 p.m.
Countries: Uganda
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"More recently, in response to rising cases of violence during the lockdown imposed by the corona virus preventive measures, the Uganda Police Force with support from UN Women established a dedicated toll-free hotline for reporting and responding to cases of violence against women and girls" (2). "On March 11, 2018, (O. T), an MP, said: 'As a man you need to discipline your wife…touch her a bit, tackle her and beat her to streamline her'" (2).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"More recently, in response to rising cases of violence during the lockdown imposed by the corona virus preventive measures, the Uganda Police Force with support from UN Women established a dedicated toll-free hotline for reporting and responding to cases of violence against women and girls" (2). "On March 11, 2018, (O. T), an MP, said: 'As a man you need to discipline your wife…touch her a bit, tackle her and beat her to streamline her'" (2).
March 19, 2025, 10:12 p.m.
Countries: Iraq
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"In the Kurdistan Region, domestic violence is criminalized under the Domestic Violence Act No. 8 of 2011, which is relatively comprehensive in its list of offences which constitute domestic violence. The law also established a system of government-run shelters for survivors of violence. The General Directorate to Combat Violence against Women (GDCVAW), a division of the Ministry of the Interior, has sub-directorates in each governorate responsible for receiving complaints and collecting data about violence against women. Despite progress made by Kurdistan’s authorities in combating violence against women, challenges remain. Admission to the government shelters requires a judicial order, which means that a victim of violence needs to initiate formal legal...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"In the Kurdistan Region, domestic violence is criminalized under the Domestic Violence Act No. 8 of 2011, which is relatively comprehensive in its list of offences which constitute domestic violence. The law also established a system of government-run shelters for survivors of violence. The General Directorate to Combat Violence against Women (GDCVAW), a division of the Ministry of the Interior, has sub-directorates in each governorate responsible for receiving complaints and collecting data about violence against women. Despite progress made by Kurdistan’s authorities in combating violence against women, challenges remain. Admission to the government shelters requires a judicial order, which means that a victim of violence needs to initiate formal legal...more
March 15, 2025, 11:45 a.m.
Countries: Lebanon
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Within the context of the pandemic, women who are victims of domestic violence are no longer required to file a complaint with the Public Prosecutor, that they can make statements over the telephone if they cannot appear in person at the specialized judicial office and that a hotline has been set up for victims of domestic violence" (3). "Complaints about domestic violence are consolidated in a unified database and that data on cases of gender-based violence against women are disaggregated by age, nationality and type of relationship between the victim and the perpetrator. The Committee welcomes the adoption of Law No. 205 of 2020 on sexual harassment and the rehabilitation...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Within the context of the pandemic, women who are victims of domestic violence are no longer required to file a complaint with the Public Prosecutor, that they can make statements over the telephone if they cannot appear in person at the specialized judicial office and that a hotline has been set up for victims of domestic violence" (3). "Complaints about domestic violence are consolidated in a unified database and that data on cases of gender-based violence against women are disaggregated by age, nationality and type of relationship between the victim and the perpetrator. The Committee welcomes the adoption of Law No. 205 of 2020 on sexual harassment and the rehabilitation...more
March 14, 2025, 7:59 p.m.
Countries: Indonesia
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"In February 2019, the police took E.W.'s daughter’s body and the autopsy showed she had died from broken bones, and her vagina was damaged. E.W.’s daughter died because she was tortured by her stepfather, E.W.'s husband. E.W. was taken to a safe house to get psychological services" (12).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"In February 2019, the police took E.W.'s daughter’s body and the autopsy showed she had died from broken bones, and her vagina was damaged. E.W.’s daughter died because she was tortured by her stepfather, E.W.'s husband. E.W. was taken to a safe house to get psychological services" (12).
March 14, 2025, 4:48 p.m.
Countries: Venezuela
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2, DV-PRACTICE-2
"The telephone hot line 0800-Mujeres (0800-6853737) provides legal advice and general information especially designed for female victims of violence. In the period from 2014 to 2018, 42,240 calls were received. In 2019 and 2020, the service was affected by serious damage to the national electrical grid caused by terrorist activities and the unilateral coercive measures made it impossible to obtain spare parts. The service managed to recover in November 2020" (8). "Between 2015 and 2020,180 persons (65 women, 61 girls and 54 boys) sought protection and safety in shelters of the Ministry of People’s Power for Women and Gender Equality. These confidential and secure shelters provide temporary accommodation, protection, care...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2, DV-PRACTICE-2
"The telephone hot line 0800-Mujeres (0800-6853737) provides legal advice and general information especially designed for female victims of violence. In the period from 2014 to 2018, 42,240 calls were received. In 2019 and 2020, the service was affected by serious damage to the national electrical grid caused by terrorist activities and the unilateral coercive measures made it impossible to obtain spare parts. The service managed to recover in November 2020" (8). "Between 2015 and 2020,180 persons (65 women, 61 girls and 54 boys) sought protection and safety in shelters of the Ministry of People’s Power for Women and Gender Equality. These confidential and secure shelters provide temporary accommodation, protection, care...more
March 13, 2025, 10:21 p.m.
Countries: Namibia
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[W]omen living in rural areas cannot access the protection orders against violent partners provided for in the Combating of Domestic Violence Act, because the protection orders are issued by magistrate courts which are only in towns. Most people in Namibia do not know and understand these laws; many of our people have not changed their discriminatory attitudes, and do not see women as equal to men" (6). "We need shelters for women who are experiencing violence in our communities" (9). "You might stay on in abusive relationship if you do not have your own house because you need a place to sleep and raise your children. San young women live...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[W]omen living in rural areas cannot access the protection orders against violent partners provided for in the Combating of Domestic Violence Act, because the protection orders are issued by magistrate courts which are only in towns. Most people in Namibia do not know and understand these laws; many of our people have not changed their discriminatory attitudes, and do not see women as equal to men" (6). "We need shelters for women who are experiencing violence in our communities" (9). "You might stay on in abusive relationship if you do not have your own house because you need a place to sleep and raise your children. San young women live...more
March 11, 2025, 5:10 p.m.
Countries: Iceland
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2, DV-PRACTICE-2
"Drífa Snædal, who is on the executive committee of the women’s strike and is a spokesperson for Stígamót, a counselling and education centre for sexual violence" (par. 16).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2, DV-PRACTICE-2
"Drífa Snædal, who is on the executive committee of the women’s strike and is a spokesperson for Stígamót, a counselling and education centre for sexual violence" (par. 16).
March 7, 2025, 6:41 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Yet, the numbers of cases of domestic violence in actuality are often underreported as research shows that most domestic violence cases are unreported. Specifically, in China, battered victims only report to the police after an average of 35-times domestic violence" (6). "Equality, a Beijing-based NGO dedicated to combating violence against women, also witnessed 'a surge in calls to its helpline since early February' in China, then the epicenter of the outbreak" (7).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Yet, the numbers of cases of domestic violence in actuality are often underreported as research shows that most domestic violence cases are unreported. Specifically, in China, battered victims only report to the police after an average of 35-times domestic violence" (6). "Equality, a Beijing-based NGO dedicated to combating violence against women, also witnessed 'a surge in calls to its helpline since early February' in China, then the epicenter of the outbreak" (7).
March 5, 2025, 8:35 p.m.
Countries: Ecuador
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The Attorney General’s Office has 308 gender-competent prosecutors’ offices (235 multipurpose unit and 73 gender units) throughout the country. For its part, the Ministry of the Interior has 1,575 community policing units and 16 community surveillance units for the country. The Council of the Judiciary has 37 judicial units specializing in violence, covering 23 provinces and 49 cantons; five criminal law judicial units on violence against women, covering four provinces and nine cantons; 23 criminal multipurpose judicial units covering 13 provinces and 34 cantons and 107 multipurpose judicial units. In 2019, the Council of the Judiciary incorporated 111 new judges, reaching a total of 807 officials in specialized units, including...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The Attorney General’s Office has 308 gender-competent prosecutors’ offices (235 multipurpose unit and 73 gender units) throughout the country. For its part, the Ministry of the Interior has 1,575 community policing units and 16 community surveillance units for the country. The Council of the Judiciary has 37 judicial units specializing in violence, covering 23 provinces and 49 cantons; five criminal law judicial units on violence against women, covering four provinces and nine cantons; 23 criminal multipurpose judicial units covering 13 provinces and 34 cantons and 107 multipurpose judicial units. In 2019, the Council of the Judiciary incorporated 111 new judges, reaching a total of 807 officials in specialized units, including...more
March 3, 2025, 9:03 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[B]ut remains concerned that data shows gender bias on the part of many judges, who apply gender stereotypes and give little weight to women’s testimony, evidence and claims, and that some courts have dismissed up to 80 percent of women’s domestic violence claims in divorce proceedings" (Page 4). "[T]he Committee is concerned that the stated objective of the Anti-Domestic Violence Law is harmonious relations between family members rather than the security of women and family members, and that a small percentage of all domestic violence reported to the police result in restraining orders, endangering the security of women and the family. It further notes with concern: ... Regional disparities in...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[B]ut remains concerned that data shows gender bias on the part of many judges, who apply gender stereotypes and give little weight to women’s testimony, evidence and claims, and that some courts have dismissed up to 80 percent of women’s domestic violence claims in divorce proceedings" (Page 4). "[T]he Committee is concerned that the stated objective of the Anti-Domestic Violence Law is harmonious relations between family members rather than the security of women and family members, and that a small percentage of all domestic violence reported to the police result in restraining orders, endangering the security of women and the family. It further notes with concern: ... Regional disparities in...more
Feb. 26, 2025, 10:34 p.m.
Countries: South Africa
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2, DV-PRACTICE-2
"Launched in 2020, the Plan has led to some legal reforms and improved support for survivors of gender-based violence through one-stop care centres and the establishment of a national fund to address gender-based violence and femicide" (para 11).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2, DV-PRACTICE-2
"Launched in 2020, the Plan has led to some legal reforms and improved support for survivors of gender-based violence through one-stop care centres and the establishment of a national fund to address gender-based violence and femicide" (para 11).
Feb. 26, 2025, 8:40 p.m.
Countries: North Korea
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Girls learn they are not equal to boys and cannot resist mistreatment and abuse, and that they should feel shame if they become targets of abuse by men, whether in the home or in public space" (par. 2). "Domestic violence in North Korea is considered a “private matter” and cases of sexual harassment and violence, even in public, go virtually unreported" (par. 6). "Others have stated that the stigma surrounding the victims of sexual violence and harassment prevents women and girls from seeking redress. Survivors of sexual assault lack the language itself to describe what happened to them, an issue compounded by the lack of public sex education in the...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Girls learn they are not equal to boys and cannot resist mistreatment and abuse, and that they should feel shame if they become targets of abuse by men, whether in the home or in public space" (par. 2). "Domestic violence in North Korea is considered a “private matter” and cases of sexual harassment and violence, even in public, go virtually unreported" (par. 6). "Others have stated that the stigma surrounding the victims of sexual violence and harassment prevents women and girls from seeking redress. Survivors of sexual assault lack the language itself to describe what happened to them, an issue compounded by the lack of public sex education in the...more
Feb. 26, 2025, 8:27 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The emergency telephone helpline, which can be reached by dialling *212, 809 689-7212 or 809-200-7212, is available 24 hours a day, all year round. It was established in 2012 to provide assistance to and enable the rescue of women victims of violence, as well as to offer advice and guidance to other aid institutions. Three shelters or refuges provide nationwide protection and temporary accommodation for women victims of violence, their minor children and other family members whose lives may be at risk. Two more shelters are being built to ensure greater comfort for users and their family members" (16). "Línea Vida (809-200-1202) is a telephone service through which citizens can...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The emergency telephone helpline, which can be reached by dialling *212, 809 689-7212 or 809-200-7212, is available 24 hours a day, all year round. It was established in 2012 to provide assistance to and enable the rescue of women victims of violence, as well as to offer advice and guidance to other aid institutions. Three shelters or refuges provide nationwide protection and temporary accommodation for women victims of violence, their minor children and other family members whose lives may be at risk. Two more shelters are being built to ensure greater comfort for users and their family members" (16). "Línea Vida (809-200-1202) is a telephone service through which citizens can...more
Feb. 21, 2025, 6:25 p.m.
Countries: Poland
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"A further 10% of men and 6% of women believe that violence only counts if there are visible marks on the victim’s body, such as bruises or wounds. This belief trivializes the psychological, emotional, and economic forms of abuse that so many women suffer and makes it harder for victims to seek help" (para 7).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"A further 10% of men and 6% of women believe that violence only counts if there are visible marks on the victim’s body, such as bruises or wounds. This belief trivializes the psychological, emotional, and economic forms of abuse that so many women suffer and makes it harder for victims to seek help" (para 7).
Feb. 20, 2025, 5:11 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Ms Phillips said the domestic and family violence sector is 'extremely' underfunded with Domestic Violence NSW calling for a 20 per cent increase to funding. 'That's a minimum of $145million a year that's required just to be able to have a hope of meeting the current demand,' she said. 'We're also asking for $100million over four years in NSW for primary prevention. We are suggesting that $40million be spent in the next year and $20million each year for the three years following to invest in prevention initiatives in NSW" (para 23-25). "According to the equity economics report, 7600 women and their children returned to live with the perpetrator because they...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Ms Phillips said the domestic and family violence sector is 'extremely' underfunded with Domestic Violence NSW calling for a 20 per cent increase to funding. 'That's a minimum of $145million a year that's required just to be able to have a hope of meeting the current demand,' she said. 'We're also asking for $100million over four years in NSW for primary prevention. We are suggesting that $40million be spent in the next year and $20million each year for the three years following to invest in prevention initiatives in NSW" (para 23-25). "According to the equity economics report, 7600 women and their children returned to live with the perpetrator because they...more
Feb. 20, 2025, 4:48 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2, DV-PRACTICE-2
"Women told the ECP how having a prostitute’s caution on their record also deterred them from reporting rape, domestic violence and other crimes" (para 12).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2, DV-PRACTICE-2
"Women told the ECP how having a prostitute’s caution on their record also deterred them from reporting rape, domestic violence and other crimes" (para 12).
Feb. 20, 2025, 3:56 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Last year, Eseosa also opened a helpline called Ms Smart. The news quickly spread and in its first five months, counsellors received hundreds of calls from women seeking an abortion or help to escape domestic or sexual violence" (para 8).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Last year, Eseosa also opened a helpline called Ms Smart. The news quickly spread and in its first five months, counsellors received hundreds of calls from women seeking an abortion or help to escape domestic or sexual violence" (para 8).
Feb. 19, 2025, 6:34 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"But what sets it apart here is the silence that surrounds to, even approval for violence at home. More than 40% women and 38% men told a recent government survey that it was okay for a man to beat his wife if she disrespected her in-laws, neglected her home or children, went out without telling him, refused sex or didn't cook properly" (para 29-30).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"But what sets it apart here is the silence that surrounds to, even approval for violence at home. More than 40% women and 38% men told a recent government survey that it was okay for a man to beat his wife if she disrespected her in-laws, neglected her home or children, went out without telling him, refused sex or didn't cook properly" (para 29-30).
Feb. 19, 2025, 6:09 p.m.
Countries: Germany
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"One third of men in Germany find violence against women 'acceptable', according to survey results that campaigners described as 'shocking' on Sunday. A total of 33 per cent of men aged 18 to 35 years old said they found it 'acceptable' if 'their hand slipped' occasionally during an argument with their female partner, according to the survey set to be published by the Funke newspaper group on Monday" (para 1-2).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"One third of men in Germany find violence against women 'acceptable', according to survey results that campaigners described as 'shocking' on Sunday. A total of 33 per cent of men aged 18 to 35 years old said they found it 'acceptable' if 'their hand slipped' occasionally during an argument with their female partner, according to the survey set to be published by the Funke newspaper group on Monday" (para 1-2).
Feb. 14, 2025, 7:07 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The rape of adult survivors in a domestic violence setting is rarely addressed within domestic violence policy; consequently, funding for this support work is non-existent" (5). "Government fund the following national helplines: a. Women’s Aid and Refuge (jointly) - National Domestic Violence Helpline (NDVH) b. Respect - Respect helpline for perpetrators of domestic abuse and the Men’s Advice Line for male victims of domestic abuse. c. Suzy Lamplugh Trust - National Stalking Helpline for victims of stalking. d. GALOP - National LGBT Domestic Abuse Helpline for LGBT victims of domestic abuse e. Karma Nirvana - helpline for victims of ‘honour-based’ abuse (funded since 2014). f. Revenge Porn Helpline - The...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The rape of adult survivors in a domestic violence setting is rarely addressed within domestic violence policy; consequently, funding for this support work is non-existent" (5). "Government fund the following national helplines: a. Women’s Aid and Refuge (jointly) - National Domestic Violence Helpline (NDVH) b. Respect - Respect helpline for perpetrators of domestic abuse and the Men’s Advice Line for male victims of domestic abuse. c. Suzy Lamplugh Trust - National Stalking Helpline for victims of stalking. d. GALOP - National LGBT Domestic Abuse Helpline for LGBT victims of domestic abuse e. Karma Nirvana - helpline for victims of ‘honour-based’ abuse (funded since 2014). f. Revenge Porn Helpline - The...more
Feb. 12, 2025, 7:04 p.m.
Countries: Pakistan
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Five women police officers on pink Vespa-style scooters ride through a series of ever-narrowing lanes and alleys in the concrete-and-dust town of Gujranwala in the Pakistani province of Punjab. They are part of a pilot program launched in September called 'Pink Wheels,' which aims to address crimes against women and children by bringing help directly to their homes. Here, like much of Pakistan, police say many women shy away from reporting crimes such as domestic violence or sexual assault. The main barrier? 'She would likely encounter a police officer with a mustache,' says Muhammad Ayyax Saleem, deputy inspector general for Gujranwala, who developed the Pink Wheels program. He says a...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Five women police officers on pink Vespa-style scooters ride through a series of ever-narrowing lanes and alleys in the concrete-and-dust town of Gujranwala in the Pakistani province of Punjab. They are part of a pilot program launched in September called 'Pink Wheels,' which aims to address crimes against women and children by bringing help directly to their homes. Here, like much of Pakistan, police say many women shy away from reporting crimes such as domestic violence or sexual assault. The main barrier? 'She would likely encounter a police officer with a mustache,' says Muhammad Ayyax Saleem, deputy inspector general for Gujranwala, who developed the Pink Wheels program. He says a...more
Feb. 11, 2025, 9:54 p.m.
Countries: Iraq
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"According to a 2014 UNAMI Human Rights Office report, there are very few working shelters and many victims of domestic violence are often sent to temporarily stay in female prisons. A proposed amendment to the draft law would provide for the establishment of government shelters in coordination with local women’s rights organizations but it is silent about privately-run shelters for survivors of domestic violence. Existing women’s rights organizations with such shelters have often been physically attacked and threatened and faced hostility from some government officials" (6).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"According to a 2014 UNAMI Human Rights Office report, there are very few working shelters and many victims of domestic violence are often sent to temporarily stay in female prisons. A proposed amendment to the draft law would provide for the establishment of government shelters in coordination with local women’s rights organizations but it is silent about privately-run shelters for survivors of domestic violence. Existing women’s rights organizations with such shelters have often been physically attacked and threatened and faced hostility from some government officials" (6).
Feb. 8, 2025, 12:39 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Lucy Hadley, head of policy at Women's Aid, told MailOnline: 'We know from our work with survivors that many don't report the crimes against them for fear of not being believed. 'These fears are further exacerbated by the fact that there is currently a chasm between the number of women reporting domestic abuse, sexual violence and other forms of violence against women and the number of perpetrators convicted" (par. 7-8).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Lucy Hadley, head of policy at Women's Aid, told MailOnline: 'We know from our work with survivors that many don't report the crimes against them for fear of not being believed. 'These fears are further exacerbated by the fact that there is currently a chasm between the number of women reporting domestic abuse, sexual violence and other forms of violence against women and the number of perpetrators convicted" (par. 7-8).
Feb. 6, 2025, 7:27 p.m.
Countries: Morocco
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2, DV-DATA-1
"Domestic violence has increased since 2009, and there is insufficient due diligence given to ensuring the privacy of victims and providing an adequate number of shelters" (7).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2, DV-DATA-1
"Domestic violence has increased since 2009, and there is insufficient due diligence given to ensuring the privacy of victims and providing an adequate number of shelters" (7).
Feb. 6, 2025, 7:05 p.m.
Countries: Morocco
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2, DV-PRACTICE-2
"[In addressing violence against women there are] National, regional and local committees to provide care to women victims of violence; Central and non-centralized care cells in the courts; the sectors in charge of justice, health, youth and women; the General Directorate of National Security and the High Command of the Royal Gendarmerie" (49, 51). "A significant amendment was made to the Criminal Code in 2011 regarding protection against crimes of violence against women. A section was added on the protection of victims and witnesses containing the following protective measures for victims: physical protection for the victim and her family members; changing her place of residence; non-disclosure of the details of...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2, DV-PRACTICE-2
"[In addressing violence against women there are] National, regional and local committees to provide care to women victims of violence; Central and non-centralized care cells in the courts; the sectors in charge of justice, health, youth and women; the General Directorate of National Security and the High Command of the Royal Gendarmerie" (49, 51). "A significant amendment was made to the Criminal Code in 2011 regarding protection against crimes of violence against women. A section was added on the protection of victims and witnesses containing the following protective measures for victims: physical protection for the victim and her family members; changing her place of residence; non-disclosure of the details of...more
Feb. 5, 2025, 4:44 p.m.
Countries: Morocco
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Law No. 103-13... requires survivors to file for criminal prosecution to obtain protection orders, something many women are unable to do partly because of challenges survivors face in gaining help from the police, yet the law also does not set out the duties of police, prosecutors, and investigative judges in domestic violence cases. Moreover, the orders can be cancelled if spouses reconcile which only adds more pressure on women to drop such orders. It also does not provide funding for emergency shelter or longer-term accommodation" (1). "Human Rights Watch documented Moroccan women and girls’ experience with domestic violence in September 2015, in an investigation that included interviews with over 20...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Law No. 103-13... requires survivors to file for criminal prosecution to obtain protection orders, something many women are unable to do partly because of challenges survivors face in gaining help from the police, yet the law also does not set out the duties of police, prosecutors, and investigative judges in domestic violence cases. Moreover, the orders can be cancelled if spouses reconcile which only adds more pressure on women to drop such orders. It also does not provide funding for emergency shelter or longer-term accommodation" (1). "Human Rights Watch documented Moroccan women and girls’ experience with domestic violence in September 2015, in an investigation that included interviews with over 20...more
Feb. 3, 2025, 5:31 p.m.
Countries: Hungary
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"During the last review period, Human Rights Watch documented chronic violence against women by their intimate partners and the challenges women face in seeking state protection and services. This includes: gaps in Hungary’s legal and policy framework in responding to domestic violence; inadequate police response to domestic violence; frequent failure to prosecute and punish perpetrators; and, lack of sufficient shelter spaces, services, and support for victims of domestic violence. All of the above are compounded by officials’ attitudes that condone abuse. Human Rights Watch also documented how women belonging to Hungary’s Romani minority are particularly disadvantaged in accessing protection from domestic violence. Mistrust of the authorities runs deep as a...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"During the last review period, Human Rights Watch documented chronic violence against women by their intimate partners and the challenges women face in seeking state protection and services. This includes: gaps in Hungary’s legal and policy framework in responding to domestic violence; inadequate police response to domestic violence; frequent failure to prosecute and punish perpetrators; and, lack of sufficient shelter spaces, services, and support for victims of domestic violence. All of the above are compounded by officials’ attitudes that condone abuse. Human Rights Watch also documented how women belonging to Hungary’s Romani minority are particularly disadvantaged in accessing protection from domestic violence. Mistrust of the authorities runs deep as a...more
Feb. 3, 2025, 1:49 p.m.
Countries: Iran
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Official statistics in Iran indicate that an average of over 74,000 women annually visit forensic medical centers for examinations related to spousal abuse. In other words, one in every 300 married women in Iran seeks assistance from forensic services to report domestic violence. However, not all cases are reported. Estimates suggest that the actual instances of domestic violence against women in Iran are approximately 100 times higher than this figure" (Para 1).When domestic violence cases go unreported, it suggests the presence of societal taboos or stigmas associated with reporting such incidents (UST-CODERS COMMENT).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Official statistics in Iran indicate that an average of over 74,000 women annually visit forensic medical centers for examinations related to spousal abuse. In other words, one in every 300 married women in Iran seeks assistance from forensic services to report domestic violence. However, not all cases are reported. Estimates suggest that the actual instances of domestic violence against women in Iran are approximately 100 times higher than this figure" (Para 1).When domestic violence cases go unreported, it suggests the presence of societal taboos or stigmas associated with reporting such incidents (UST-CODERS COMMENT).
Feb. 3, 2025, 12:47 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"We still have cases of police stations turning away victims,' Sarah Ochwada, a lawyer who handles domestic-violence cases involving athletes, told the New Yorker" (Para 48).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"We still have cases of police stations turning away victims,' Sarah Ochwada, a lawyer who handles domestic-violence cases involving athletes, told the New Yorker" (Para 48).