Latest items for GP-DATA-5
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"The Committee notes the establishment of an Equality and Anti-Discrimination Tribunal and Equality and Anti-Discrimination Ombud. It also notes that the Tribunal has taken over the Ombud’s role of enforcing the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Act. It regrets that two thirds of complaints to the Tribunal were dismissed, rejected or closed. It is also concerned about reports that there is no system in place to ensure that the Tribunal’s decisions lead to systematic and sustainable change. The Committee recommends that the State party: [s]et up a clear mechanism to follow up on and ensure that decisions of the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Tribunal are reflected in structural change that is sustainable...The Committee...more
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"The Committee notes the establishment of an Equality and Anti-Discrimination Tribunal and Equality and Anti-Discrimination Ombud. It also notes that the Tribunal has taken over the Ombud’s role of enforcing the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Act. It regrets that two thirds of complaints to the Tribunal were dismissed, rejected or closed. It is also concerned about reports that there is no system in place to ensure that the Tribunal’s decisions lead to systematic and sustainable change. The Committee recommends that the State party: [s]et up a clear mechanism to follow up on and ensure that decisions of the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Tribunal are reflected in structural change that is sustainable...The Committee...more
Nov. 16, 2024, 9:33 p.m.
Countries: Colombia
Variables: GP-DATA-3, GP-DATA-5
"'We have seven femicides and four more cases to be classified, including the case that unfortunately occurred yesterday [where a woman was killed by her partner in prison] in the city of Palmira,' said Yurani Andrea Ordóñez, Secretary of Women, Gender Equality and Sexual Diversity of the Valle del Cauca department" (para 20).
Variables: GP-DATA-3, GP-DATA-5
"'We have seven femicides and four more cases to be classified, including the case that unfortunately occurred yesterday [where a woman was killed by her partner in prison] in the city of Palmira,' said Yurani Andrea Ordóñez, Secretary of Women, Gender Equality and Sexual Diversity of the Valle del Cauca department" (para 20).
Nov. 12, 2024, 10:20 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"Domestic abusers will have their names added to the sex offenders’ register in a major crackdown on violence against women and girls...In addition the Ask for Ani scheme – which allows women to confidentially ask for help against abusers during visits to pharmacies – will be rolled out to job centres for the first time...Police forces in England and Wales will for the first time be required to treat violence against women and girls as a ‘national threat’, and ensure victims are protected from harm. Anyone suffering domestic abuse will be able to receive emergency help from 18 job centres across the UK, under the expansion of the Ask for...more
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"Domestic abusers will have their names added to the sex offenders’ register in a major crackdown on violence against women and girls...In addition the Ask for Ani scheme – which allows women to confidentially ask for help against abusers during visits to pharmacies – will be rolled out to job centres for the first time...Police forces in England and Wales will for the first time be required to treat violence against women and girls as a ‘national threat’, and ensure victims are protected from harm. Anyone suffering domestic abuse will be able to receive emergency help from 18 job centres across the UK, under the expansion of the Ask for...more
Nov. 12, 2024, 6:12 p.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: GP-DATA-5
“A 2016 survey by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family found the incidence of intimate-partner violence at 41.5 percent, significantly higher than the global average of 30 percent” (para 7).
Variables: GP-DATA-5
“A 2016 survey by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family found the incidence of intimate-partner violence at 41.5 percent, significantly higher than the global average of 30 percent” (para 7).
Nov. 12, 2024, 1:32 p.m.
Countries: Latvia
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[T]he Committee recommends that the State party: [r]aise awareness among women of the remedies available to them to claim violations of their rights, including before the Office of the Ombudsperson" (5). "The Committee welcomes the establishment by the Ministry of Welfare, in 2010, of the Gender Equality Committee to coordinate the implementation of gender equality policies by the ministries and the State Chancellery in consultation with civil society. The Committee notes with concern, however, the following: that the State party lacks a comprehensive gender equality strategy; that the coordination of the implementation of gender equality policies falls under the responsibility of the Ministry of Welfare and its Department of Social...more
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[T]he Committee recommends that the State party: [r]aise awareness among women of the remedies available to them to claim violations of their rights, including before the Office of the Ombudsperson" (5). "The Committee welcomes the establishment by the Ministry of Welfare, in 2010, of the Gender Equality Committee to coordinate the implementation of gender equality policies by the ministries and the State Chancellery in consultation with civil society. The Committee notes with concern, however, the following: that the State party lacks a comprehensive gender equality strategy; that the coordination of the implementation of gender equality policies falls under the responsibility of the Ministry of Welfare and its Department of Social...more
Oct. 9, 2024, 7:59 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"The Women’s Department and the National Women’s Commission implemented a victims and family support project...Case management support was provided" (20). "In the last quart of 2020, the Spotlight Initiative, in collaboration with Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, United Nation Agencies: UNICEF, UNFPA, UNDP with Civil Society Organizations: Productive Organization for Women in Action, Belize Family Live Association, Human Rights Commission of Belize and Child Development Foundation conducted six mobile women’s centres in southern and northern villages of Belize reaching almost 398 persons major of whom were women with sexual and reproductive health services including Family Planning and Pap Smears, Legal services ranging from addressing migrant status,...more
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"The Women’s Department and the National Women’s Commission implemented a victims and family support project...Case management support was provided" (20). "In the last quart of 2020, the Spotlight Initiative, in collaboration with Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, United Nation Agencies: UNICEF, UNFPA, UNDP with Civil Society Organizations: Productive Organization for Women in Action, Belize Family Live Association, Human Rights Commission of Belize and Child Development Foundation conducted six mobile women’s centres in southern and northern villages of Belize reaching almost 398 persons major of whom were women with sexual and reproductive health services including Family Planning and Pap Smears, Legal services ranging from addressing migrant status,...more
Oct. 9, 2024, 7:19 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: GP-DATA-5
“In terms of making the court system more gender responsive, notable advances are worth mentioning. In 2017, the Judicial Reform and Institutional Strengthening (JURIST) Project was launched. The project, supported by the Government of Canada, was established to ‘improve court governance and administration, ensure social inclusion and gender equity and equality in the administration of justice’. The JURIST project led to Belize adopting the 2017 ‘Model Guidelines for Sexual Offence Cases’ developed for the Caribbean Region. In 2018, a ‘Gender Equality Protocol for Judicial Officers’ was designed and approved. The protocol outlines how members of the judiciary could apply a gender lens to adjudicate cases and manage evidence in cases...more
Variables: GP-DATA-5
“In terms of making the court system more gender responsive, notable advances are worth mentioning. In 2017, the Judicial Reform and Institutional Strengthening (JURIST) Project was launched. The project, supported by the Government of Canada, was established to ‘improve court governance and administration, ensure social inclusion and gender equity and equality in the administration of justice’. The JURIST project led to Belize adopting the 2017 ‘Model Guidelines for Sexual Offence Cases’ developed for the Caribbean Region. In 2018, a ‘Gender Equality Protocol for Judicial Officers’ was designed and approved. The protocol outlines how members of the judiciary could apply a gender lens to adjudicate cases and manage evidence in cases...more
Oct. 9, 2024, 7:19 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"Both the 2013 and 2021 National Gender Policies and the 2017 and 2021 National Gender-based Violence Action Plan recognizes access to justice for victims especially the need for legal representation. The 2021 Spotlight Initiative highlights access to justice for survivors of family violence. It identifies several gaps in the support system. The need for court navigators to support victims was prominent. Currently, service providers refer victims local NGO’s, the Child Development Foundation and Haven House or Legal Aid. Belize identifies that vulnerable social groups such as persons with disabilities, LGBTQI+, migrants, and persons with language barriers need additional support to access justice and navigate the judicial system" (13). "Therefore, the...more
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"Both the 2013 and 2021 National Gender Policies and the 2017 and 2021 National Gender-based Violence Action Plan recognizes access to justice for victims especially the need for legal representation. The 2021 Spotlight Initiative highlights access to justice for survivors of family violence. It identifies several gaps in the support system. The need for court navigators to support victims was prominent. Currently, service providers refer victims local NGO’s, the Child Development Foundation and Haven House or Legal Aid. Belize identifies that vulnerable social groups such as persons with disabilities, LGBTQI+, migrants, and persons with language barriers need additional support to access justice and navigate the judicial system" (13). "Therefore, the...more
Oct. 9, 2024, 7:18 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"The Department of Human Services and Women’s Department mange its cases through the FAMCare Case Management System, Family and Magistrate Courts collect data through internal data system on gender-based violence cases brought before the courts. This is submitted to Ministry of Health’s surveillance system" (6). "While there have been significant improvements in the legal framework, such that women are aware of redress, however it is still difficult and costly for many women to access legal services and aid. Women need greater access to legal services to get legal redress" (10). "In 2020 UNFPA through the Spotlight Initiative, the Child Development Foundation, Human Rights Commission of Belize, Belize Family Life Association,...more
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"The Department of Human Services and Women’s Department mange its cases through the FAMCare Case Management System, Family and Magistrate Courts collect data through internal data system on gender-based violence cases brought before the courts. This is submitted to Ministry of Health’s surveillance system" (6). "While there have been significant improvements in the legal framework, such that women are aware of redress, however it is still difficult and costly for many women to access legal services and aid. Women need greater access to legal services to get legal redress" (10). "In 2020 UNFPA through the Spotlight Initiative, the Child Development Foundation, Human Rights Commission of Belize, Belize Family Life Association,...more
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"In 2020, the judiciary established courts and tribunals for femicide and other forms of violence against women and sexual violence in the departments of Santa Rosa, Baja Verapaz and Zacapa. There are specialized bodies of this kind in 17 of the country’s departments...In 2018, the Public Prosecution Service launched the 1572 hotline in coordination with the National Civil Police. The hotline has been receiving complaints of physical, psychological and sexual violence since 2020" (8). "In March 2021, the Public Prosecution Service launched the IxKem comprehensive care model for women victims of violence, whose purpose is to offer specialized care and minimize victimization by providing differentiated, coordinated, multidisciplinary, specialized and centralized...more
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"In 2020, the judiciary established courts and tribunals for femicide and other forms of violence against women and sexual violence in the departments of Santa Rosa, Baja Verapaz and Zacapa. There are specialized bodies of this kind in 17 of the country’s departments...In 2018, the Public Prosecution Service launched the 1572 hotline in coordination with the National Civil Police. The hotline has been receiving complaints of physical, psychological and sexual violence since 2020" (8). "In March 2021, the Public Prosecution Service launched the IxKem comprehensive care model for women victims of violence, whose purpose is to offer specialized care and minimize victimization by providing differentiated, coordinated, multidisciplinary, specialized and centralized...more
July 18, 2024, 3:09 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"The Criminal Public Defence Institute has 70 offices throughout the country. It provides free legal assistance in 11 offices nationwide in courts on duty and its services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The free legal assistance programme for victims of violence and their families ran until September 2020, referring 1,777 cases to the Institute for Victim Care and Assistance. The Institute for Victim Care and Assistance is the lead agency for policies relating to the treatment of victims. An autonomous entity that possesses its own assets and operates independently, the Institute provides services to victims of crime, including free legal assistance, psychological care and support...more
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"The Criminal Public Defence Institute has 70 offices throughout the country. It provides free legal assistance in 11 offices nationwide in courts on duty and its services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The free legal assistance programme for victims of violence and their families ran until September 2020, referring 1,777 cases to the Institute for Victim Care and Assistance. The Institute for Victim Care and Assistance is the lead agency for policies relating to the treatment of victims. An autonomous entity that possesses its own assets and operates independently, the Institute provides services to victims of crime, including free legal assistance, psychological care and support...more
July 18, 2024, 3:08 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"Case No. 559-2020 emphasized 'the obligation of the courts of justice to monitor compliance with conventions in all cases brought before them, ensuring due compliance with international human rights standards and, specifically, in cases of violence against women, to verify that judicial decisions have adequately taken into account the gender perspective, which is to be understood as a category of analysis and an indispensable interpretative tool in this area, one that helps to understand and identify discrimination, inequality or illegitimate disadvantage based on biological sex, limiting women’s exercise of their rights' " (2). "As part of the judiciary’s institutional policy on gender equality and the promotion of women’s human rights,...more
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"Case No. 559-2020 emphasized 'the obligation of the courts of justice to monitor compliance with conventions in all cases brought before them, ensuring due compliance with international human rights standards and, specifically, in cases of violence against women, to verify that judicial decisions have adequately taken into account the gender perspective, which is to be understood as a category of analysis and an indispensable interpretative tool in this area, one that helps to understand and identify discrimination, inequality or illegitimate disadvantage based on biological sex, limiting women’s exercise of their rights' " (2). "As part of the judiciary’s institutional policy on gender equality and the promotion of women’s human rights,...more
April 19, 2024, 3:06 p.m.
Countries: Serbia
Variables: GP-DATA-5
“[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). "[A]ll women who are victims of gender-based violence, including those belonging to the most disadvantaged groups, [do not] have unimpeded access to effective protection from violence, including by ensuring the provision of free legal aid by experienced professionals from the State, academia and non-governmental organizations" (8).
Variables: GP-DATA-5
“[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). "[A]ll women who are victims of gender-based violence, including those belonging to the most disadvantaged groups, [do not] have unimpeded access to effective protection from violence, including by ensuring the provision of free legal aid by experienced professionals from the State, academia and non-governmental organizations" (8).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[T]he legal aid reform of 2019 provides for primary legal assistance (except in proceedings before courts) for all persons in vulnerable situations, including women" (4). "[T]he Office of the Equal Opportunities Ombudsperson [does not] facilitate access to justice for all women at the regional and local levels" (5). "[T]he Seimas Ombudsman ’s Office [has a limited mandate] to consider complaints brought by women, in particular concerning gender-based violence, including in the private sphere... [T]he Seimas Ombudsman ’s Office [is underfunded]" (5).
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[T]he legal aid reform of 2019 provides for primary legal assistance (except in proceedings before courts) for all persons in vulnerable situations, including women" (4). "[T]he Office of the Equal Opportunities Ombudsperson [does not] facilitate access to justice for all women at the regional and local levels" (5). "[T]he Seimas Ombudsman ’s Office [has a limited mandate] to consider complaints brought by women, in particular concerning gender-based violence, including in the private sphere... [T]he Seimas Ombudsman ’s Office [is underfunded]" (5).
March 15, 2024, 2:30 p.m.
Countries: Gabon
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"Gabon has a legal framework for legal aid. This aid, which has an annual budget allocation, is the responsibility of the Ministry of Justice through the Directorate General for Civil Affairs and not through the courts, as indicated in the law. The budget referred to is not intended specifically for vulnerable women" (5). "Although limited legal aid exists, it is not specific to women" (10).
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"Gabon has a legal framework for legal aid. This aid, which has an annual budget allocation, is the responsibility of the Ministry of Justice through the Directorate General for Civil Affairs and not through the courts, as indicated in the law. The budget referred to is not intended specifically for vulnerable women" (5). "Although limited legal aid exists, it is not specific to women" (10).
Feb. 20, 2024, 6:27 p.m.
Countries: D R Congo
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[A]dequate protection [is not provided] from reprisals for victims and witnesses who seek access to justice or cooperate with the judiciary[.] Acts of witness tampering are [not] effectively persecuted" (4). "[M]obile courts [are not organized] to better reach the most remote areas" (5). Women in remote areas do not always have access to judicial services (MV-coder comment). "[S]pecial units to combat sexual violence have been established in public prosecutors’ offices by the Attorney General" (8).
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[A]dequate protection [is not provided] from reprisals for victims and witnesses who seek access to justice or cooperate with the judiciary[.] Acts of witness tampering are [not] effectively persecuted" (4). "[M]obile courts [are not organized] to better reach the most remote areas" (5). Women in remote areas do not always have access to judicial services (MV-coder comment). "[S]pecial units to combat sexual violence have been established in public prosecutors’ offices by the Attorney General" (8).
Feb. 20, 2024, 3:23 p.m.
Countries: D R Congo
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"Women continue to face complex barriers to access to justice and remedies, such as the absence of courts, the limited number of judges in some provinces, the inability of the criminal justice system to locate perpetrators or collect evidence, the lack of sufficient financial resources among victims to pay the high costs of legal proceedings and the insecurity in conflict areas that limits travelling to distant judicial actors" (5).
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"Women continue to face complex barriers to access to justice and remedies, such as the absence of courts, the limited number of judges in some provinces, the inability of the criminal justice system to locate perpetrators or collect evidence, the lack of sufficient financial resources among victims to pay the high costs of legal proceedings and the insecurity in conflict areas that limits travelling to distant judicial actors" (5).
Feb. 20, 2024, 3:23 p.m.
Countries: D R Congo
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[The National Human Rights] Commission lacks adequate funding to carry out its mandate effectively, including in relation to women’s rights and gender equality... [W]hile the Commission has offices at the provincial level, it does not have enough representation in territories and cities, which hinders access for women and girls to the Commission... [W]omen and girls can[not] effectively lodge complaints regarding violations of their rights" (6-7).
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[The National Human Rights] Commission lacks adequate funding to carry out its mandate effectively, including in relation to women’s rights and gender equality... [W]hile the Commission has offices at the provincial level, it does not have enough representation in territories and cities, which hinders access for women and girls to the Commission... [W]omen and girls can[not] effectively lodge complaints regarding violations of their rights" (6-7).
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[F]ree legal aid [is provided] facilitating access to justice for women, in 2016" (2). "[L]egal aid centres in all administrative units of the State party [are not established] and adequate human, technical and financial resources, including access to means of communication and information, are [not] allocated for the provision of free legal aid to women and girls in both criminal and civil proceedings" (4). "[the Human Rights Ombudsman has] insufficient human, technical and financial resources [to] effectively carrying out its mandate to promote and protect women’s rights" (6).
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[F]ree legal aid [is provided] facilitating access to justice for women, in 2016" (2). "[L]egal aid centres in all administrative units of the State party [are not established] and adequate human, technical and financial resources, including access to means of communication and information, are [not] allocated for the provision of free legal aid to women and girls in both criminal and civil proceedings" (4). "[the Human Rights Ombudsman has] insufficient human, technical and financial resources [to] effectively carrying out its mandate to promote and protect women’s rights" (6).
Jan. 29, 2024, 2:06 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[W]omen who are victims or survivors of gender-based violence, including those belonging to disadvantaged groups, [are not provided] with adequate support and assistance, including free legal aid, access to accessible shelters, medical treatment and psychosocial counselling… [F]inancial support to civil society organizations that give assistance to such victims and survivors [are not provided by the state]" (8). "[A]ppropriate human, technical and financial resources are [not] allocated for the provision of free legal aid to women and girls belonging to disadvantaged groups, including migrant women, throughout the State party to enable them to have access to birth registration" (10).
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[W]omen who are victims or survivors of gender-based violence, including those belonging to disadvantaged groups, [are not provided] with adequate support and assistance, including free legal aid, access to accessible shelters, medical treatment and psychosocial counselling… [F]inancial support to civil society organizations that give assistance to such victims and survivors [are not provided by the state]" (8). "[A]ppropriate human, technical and financial resources are [not] allocated for the provision of free legal aid to women and girls belonging to disadvantaged groups, including migrant women, throughout the State party to enable them to have access to birth registration" (10).
Jan. 19, 2024, 12:06 p.m.
Countries: Central African Rep
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"The Ministry of Humanitarian Action and National Reconciliation is responsible for formulating and implementing policies, programmes and projects related to humanitarian support for displaced persons and refugees, including women and children" (11). "[J]udicial services [are not available] in order to provide the entire population, especially women and girls, with protection, safety and access to justice in certain prefectures" (22). Judicial services are not easily accessible to all women and girls in the Central African Republic (MV-coder comment). "Care for victims of gender-based violence is organized through legal clinics established by the Association des femmes juristes de Centrafrique, the American Bar Association and Avocats sans frontières" (29).more
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"The Ministry of Humanitarian Action and National Reconciliation is responsible for formulating and implementing policies, programmes and projects related to humanitarian support for displaced persons and refugees, including women and children" (11). "[J]udicial services [are not available] in order to provide the entire population, especially women and girls, with protection, safety and access to justice in certain prefectures" (22). Judicial services are not easily accessible to all women and girls in the Central African Republic (MV-coder comment). "Care for victims of gender-based violence is organized through legal clinics established by the Association des femmes juristes de Centrafrique, the American Bar Association and Avocats sans frontières" (29).more
Jan. 18, 2024, 2:13 p.m.
Countries: Central African Rep
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"Through Act No. 15.003 of 3 March 2015, the Central African Republic established a special criminal court with an ambitious mandate to prosecute and convict the main perpetrators (troop leaders) of crimes and violence against girls and/or women" (28).
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"Through Act No. 15.003 of 3 March 2015, the Central African Republic established a special criminal court with an ambitious mandate to prosecute and convict the main perpetrators (troop leaders) of crimes and violence against girls and/or women" (28).
Jan. 16, 2024, 6:33 p.m.
Countries: Botswana
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"To facilitate effective implementation and strengthen monitoring, learning and evaluation, the National Gender Commission was established in September, 2016" (5). "The Legal Aid Programme has been established to deal with issues of access to justice and Legal Aid Act was passed in 2013. This will greatly enhance access to justice by women" (8). “The National Gender Machinery and its stakeholders which include among others the NGO Gender Sector continue to provide public education and focused group discussions on international instruments which include the CEDAW, policies and the laws that promote gender equality in Botswana. Some of the strategies used include national consultations (Dipitso), district/regional/national workshops, seminars and awareness building campaigns...more
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"To facilitate effective implementation and strengthen monitoring, learning and evaluation, the National Gender Commission was established in September, 2016" (5). "The Legal Aid Programme has been established to deal with issues of access to justice and Legal Aid Act was passed in 2013. This will greatly enhance access to justice by women" (8). “The National Gender Machinery and its stakeholders which include among others the NGO Gender Sector continue to provide public education and focused group discussions on international instruments which include the CEDAW, policies and the laws that promote gender equality in Botswana. Some of the strategies used include national consultations (Dipitso), district/regional/national workshops, seminars and awareness building campaigns...more
Jan. 4, 2024, 10:41 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"Older women who have neither savings nor immediate kin to rely on can tap on a range of financial support schemes such as Comcare... They can also approach any Social Service Office, Senior Cluster Network, or Family Service Centre for assistance" (34). "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). "[I]f the respondent has been convicted of a specified hurt offence under the Penal Code; or a POHA offence, the requirement to show that the respondent has contravened POHA will be deemed satisfied and the victim will not have to prove his/her...more
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"Older women who have neither savings nor immediate kin to rely on can tap on a range of financial support schemes such as Comcare... They can also approach any Social Service Office, Senior Cluster Network, or Family Service Centre for assistance" (34). "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). "[I]f the respondent has been convicted of a specified hurt offence under the Penal Code; or a POHA offence, the requirement to show that the respondent has contravened POHA will be deemed satisfied and the victim will not have to prove his/her...more
Jan. 4, 2024, 9:27 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"The Law Society of Singapore has published a Best Practices Toolkit, which outlines recommendations for legal practitioners in the conduct of cross-examinations of vulnerable witnesses, including women and girls who are complainants of sexual offences… The Law Society Pro Bono Services also organises Criminal Legal Aid Scheme training programmes, of which some modules relate to sexual offences and vulnerable witnesses and clients" (38). "For divorcees who face difficulty obtaining maintenance from their ex-spouse, Singapore will also be putting in place additional measures to provide a more efficient and effective means to enforce maintenance orders and minimise the need for repeat enforcement. These measures will be effected through the proposed Family...more
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"The Law Society of Singapore has published a Best Practices Toolkit, which outlines recommendations for legal practitioners in the conduct of cross-examinations of vulnerable witnesses, including women and girls who are complainants of sexual offences… The Law Society Pro Bono Services also organises Criminal Legal Aid Scheme training programmes, of which some modules relate to sexual offences and vulnerable witnesses and clients" (38). "For divorcees who face difficulty obtaining maintenance from their ex-spouse, Singapore will also be putting in place additional measures to provide a more efficient and effective means to enforce maintenance orders and minimise the need for repeat enforcement. These measures will be effected through the proposed Family...more
Jan. 4, 2024, 9:27 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"The amendments [to the Protection from Harassment Act] also introduced a specialist Protection from Harassment Court, which, among other things, adopts simplified procedures to provide expedient relief to victims" (3). "A tribunal will also be created to hear discrimination cases, including those involving discrimination against women" (4). This tribunal is not currently in effect (MV-coder comment). "TAFEP offers advice to the affected employee on lodging of police reports, possible civil remedies, as well as referrals for emotional support at organisations such as the Family Service Centres and Samaritans of Singapore (SOS)" (29). Most victims of workplace harassment are women (MV-coder comment).
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"The amendments [to the Protection from Harassment Act] also introduced a specialist Protection from Harassment Court, which, among other things, adopts simplified procedures to provide expedient relief to victims" (3). "A tribunal will also be created to hear discrimination cases, including those involving discrimination against women" (4). This tribunal is not currently in effect (MV-coder comment). "TAFEP offers advice to the affected employee on lodging of police reports, possible civil remedies, as well as referrals for emotional support at organisations such as the Family Service Centres and Samaritans of Singapore (SOS)" (29). Most victims of workplace harassment are women (MV-coder comment).
Nov. 6, 2023, 11:49 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"In 2015, judicial organs and legal aid institutions at all levels were explicitly required to conscientiously implement the Law on the Protection of Rights and Interests of Women and the Regulations on Legal Aid... By the end of 2017, more than 2,900 legal aid workstations had been set up nationwide through women’s federations" (8). "The Circular is intended to provide support and assistance for women who have experienced employment discrimination in filing lawsuits, as well as personalized career guidance and services" (22). "[N]early 600,000 mediation organizations had been established at the village level, ensuring that rural women have access to justice in defending their rights" (26).
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"In 2015, judicial organs and legal aid institutions at all levels were explicitly required to conscientiously implement the Law on the Protection of Rights and Interests of Women and the Regulations on Legal Aid... By the end of 2017, more than 2,900 legal aid workstations had been set up nationwide through women’s federations" (8). "The Circular is intended to provide support and assistance for women who have experienced employment discrimination in filing lawsuits, as well as personalized career guidance and services" (22). "[N]early 600,000 mediation organizations had been established at the village level, ensuring that rural women have access to justice in defending their rights" (26).
Nov. 3, 2023, 11:41 a.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: GP-DATA-5
“The ministry currently accounts for just 0.2% of the government's budget but women say it has made a concrete difference to their lives. Since it was established more than 20 years ago it has supported the victims of hidden spy-cams and women who have been fired after getting pregnant, and secured more generous child support payments for single mothers” (para 20). “Ana hasn't been able to sleep properly since she heard about the ministry's abolition. She credits it with saving her life. From a safe house, she recounts - in a voice so quiet it is almost inaudible - how she was failed by everyone in her life she trusted...more
Variables: GP-DATA-5
“The ministry currently accounts for just 0.2% of the government's budget but women say it has made a concrete difference to their lives. Since it was established more than 20 years ago it has supported the victims of hidden spy-cams and women who have been fired after getting pregnant, and secured more generous child support payments for single mothers” (para 20). “Ana hasn't been able to sleep properly since she heard about the ministry's abolition. She credits it with saving her life. From a safe house, she recounts - in a voice so quiet it is almost inaudible - how she was failed by everyone in her life she trusted...more
Nov. 1, 2023, 5:51 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[O]utstanding lawyers and college student volunteers [are encouraged] to provide women and other recipient groups in poor rural areas with accessible and high-quality legal aid services. Since 2014, the number of Chinese legal aid institutions and the number of women receiving aid have increased annually. Some 1.439 million women have received legal aid" (8).
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[O]utstanding lawyers and college student volunteers [are encouraged] to provide women and other recipient groups in poor rural areas with accessible and high-quality legal aid services. Since 2014, the number of Chinese legal aid institutions and the number of women receiving aid have increased annually. Some 1.439 million women have received legal aid" (8).
Oct. 15, 2023, 2:22 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"From the National Audit Office today comes yet another report on the CMS’s abysmal performance. The audit office gets more complaints on this 'than any other single issue'. Hardly surprising, when only a third of mothers receive full maintenance and just 56% have any maintenance arrangements in place at all" (para 4). There is a government office designated to helping women access child maintenance for their children, but this office is not effective (ET - CODER COMMENT). "Vast arrears from absent parents grow. The audit office notes, with some dryness, that the Department for Work and Pensions 'has reduced the legacy of debt relating to old Child Support Agency arrangements...more
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"From the National Audit Office today comes yet another report on the CMS’s abysmal performance. The audit office gets more complaints on this 'than any other single issue'. Hardly surprising, when only a third of mothers receive full maintenance and just 56% have any maintenance arrangements in place at all" (para 4). There is a government office designated to helping women access child maintenance for their children, but this office is not effective (ET - CODER COMMENT). "Vast arrears from absent parents grow. The audit office notes, with some dryness, that the Department for Work and Pensions 'has reduced the legacy of debt relating to old Child Support Agency arrangements...more