Latest items for UVAW-PRACTICE-1
Jan. 18, 2025, 3:06 p.m.
Countries: Lebanon
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"In March 2024, Lebanon’s 'reform MPs,' a group of legislators who were elected in 2022 from outside the country’s traditional sectarian system, proposed a new law on violence against women (VAW)" (para 1). "It is highly unlikely that the law [against VAW] will pass in its current form due to a seemingly entrenched culture of violence against women in Lebanon and the sectarian leaders’ continuing control over the country’s political system" (para 1, 12). "The extent of VAW in Lebanon is extremely high and has continued to rise in recent years" (para 8).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"In March 2024, Lebanon’s 'reform MPs,' a group of legislators who were elected in 2022 from outside the country’s traditional sectarian system, proposed a new law on violence against women (VAW)" (para 1). "It is highly unlikely that the law [against VAW] will pass in its current form due to a seemingly entrenched culture of violence against women in Lebanon and the sectarian leaders’ continuing control over the country’s political system" (para 1, 12). "The extent of VAW in Lebanon is extremely high and has continued to rise in recent years" (para 8).
Jan. 16, 2025, 12:15 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: LRW-DATA-1, UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"The most recent data from 2022 shows that almost 450,000 crimes against women were reported, up 4% on the previous year, with more than 7% of the alleged crimes rape related" (par. 14).
Variables: LRW-DATA-1, UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"The most recent data from 2022 shows that almost 450,000 crimes against women were reported, up 4% on the previous year, with more than 7% of the alleged crimes rape related" (par. 14).
Jan. 16, 2025, 10:50 a.m.
Countries: Honduras
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"From 2016 to December 2018, 15,870 complaints of harmful acts committed against women for gender-based reasons and against other vulnerable groups were received, of which 7,896 were domestic violence complaints and 7,974 were for other crimes" (11). "Regarding the recommendation contained in paragraph 23 (a), on the implementation of laws to criminalize all forms of violence against women, Section V of the new Criminal Code, on violence against women, covers a range of offences, including femicide and offences against sexual freedom and, in an innovation, incorporates in article 209 a new offence of violence against women, which carries penalties of from one to four years’ imprisonment. Also, certain acts that...more
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"From 2016 to December 2018, 15,870 complaints of harmful acts committed against women for gender-based reasons and against other vulnerable groups were received, of which 7,896 were domestic violence complaints and 7,974 were for other crimes" (11). "Regarding the recommendation contained in paragraph 23 (a), on the implementation of laws to criminalize all forms of violence against women, Section V of the new Criminal Code, on violence against women, covers a range of offences, including femicide and offences against sexual freedom and, in an innovation, incorporates in article 209 a new offence of violence against women, which carries penalties of from one to four years’ imprisonment. Also, certain acts that...more
Jan. 10, 2025, 2:45 p.m.
Countries: Pakistan
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Activists and unionists decided to establish cooperatives where home-based workers could freely discuss their issues, work together, develop their skills and advocate for their rights. The workers had a broad range of concerns beyond a minimum wage, social security and their legal recognition as workers. They also discussed everyday concerns, including transport, electricity, housing security and violence against women" (par. 7). The activists and unionists are discussing the issue of violence against women in Pakistan, suggesting that it is present (IME - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Activists and unionists decided to establish cooperatives where home-based workers could freely discuss their issues, work together, develop their skills and advocate for their rights. The workers had a broad range of concerns beyond a minimum wage, social security and their legal recognition as workers. They also discussed everyday concerns, including transport, electricity, housing security and violence against women" (par. 7). The activists and unionists are discussing the issue of violence against women in Pakistan, suggesting that it is present (IME - CODER COMMENT).
Jan. 10, 2025, 9:29 a.m.
Countries: Iraq
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Along with an increase in violence against women and girls following the March 2003 invasion, there was a rapid increase in prostitution in Iraq" (para 8).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Along with an increase in violence against women and girls following the March 2003 invasion, there was a rapid increase in prostitution in Iraq" (para 8).
Jan. 9, 2025, 4:09 p.m.
Countries: Kyrgyzstan
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2016, 94 calls to System 112 were registered involving various cases of gender-based violence, including 85 in respect of gender-based violence against women, 8 in respect of violence against children and 1 in respect of violence against men. In 2017, 169 calls were registered, including: gender-based violence against women – 144; violence against children – 24; violence against men – 1. In the first half of 2018, System 112 registered 79 calls, of which 61 were related to gender-based violence against women and 18 to violence against children" (14).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2016, 94 calls to System 112 were registered involving various cases of gender-based violence, including 85 in respect of gender-based violence against women, 8 in respect of violence against children and 1 in respect of violence against men. In 2017, 169 calls were registered, including: gender-based violence against women – 144; violence against children – 24; violence against men – 1. In the first half of 2018, System 112 registered 79 calls, of which 61 were related to gender-based violence against women and 18 to violence against children" (14).
Jan. 9, 2025, 10:38 a.m.
Countries: South Sudan
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1, IIP-PRACTICE-1
"5.43 million women and girls in South Sudan face a range of human rights violations rooted in multiple layers of violence and discrimination, including sexual abuse, harassment, intimidation, exclusion, and restrictions of movement, compounded by a lack of access to justice" (para 4).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1, IIP-PRACTICE-1
"5.43 million women and girls in South Sudan face a range of human rights violations rooted in multiple layers of violence and discrimination, including sexual abuse, harassment, intimidation, exclusion, and restrictions of movement, compounded by a lack of access to justice" (para 4).
Jan. 9, 2025, 9:53 a.m.
Countries: Chile
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2015, the #NiUnaMenos movement was born in neighbouring Argentina as a howl of protest against violence against women. It quickly spilt over the Andes into Chile, where it was followed by a wave of feminist university strikes in the winter of 2018 which brought the higher education system to a standstill" (para 8).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2015, the #NiUnaMenos movement was born in neighbouring Argentina as a howl of protest against violence against women. It quickly spilt over the Andes into Chile, where it was followed by a wave of feminist university strikes in the winter of 2018 which brought the higher education system to a standstill" (para 8).
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: MURDER-LAW-1, TRAFF-LAW-2, UVAW-PRACTICE-1, ABO-LAW-1
"Domestic legislation, including the Criminal Code, establishes criminal liability for certain forms of domestic violence: murder (article 104), incitement to suicide (article 109), grievous and medium bodily harm (articles 110 and 111), battery (article 116), torture (article 117), coercion of women to perform abortions (article 124), rape (article 138), sexual assault (article 139), coercion to perform sexual acts (article 140), sexual intercourse and other actions of a sexual nature with a juvenile under 16 years of age (article 141), indecent assault (article 142), sexual intercourse, other actions of a sexual nature or indecent assault with abuse of feelings and religious beliefs (article 142.1). A parent who involves his or her...more
Variables: MURDER-LAW-1, TRAFF-LAW-2, UVAW-PRACTICE-1, ABO-LAW-1
"Domestic legislation, including the Criminal Code, establishes criminal liability for certain forms of domestic violence: murder (article 104), incitement to suicide (article 109), grievous and medium bodily harm (articles 110 and 111), battery (article 116), torture (article 117), coercion of women to perform abortions (article 124), rape (article 138), sexual assault (article 139), coercion to perform sexual acts (article 140), sexual intercourse and other actions of a sexual nature with a juvenile under 16 years of age (article 141), indecent assault (article 142), sexual intercourse, other actions of a sexual nature or indecent assault with abuse of feelings and religious beliefs (article 142.1). A parent who involves his or her...more
Dec. 13, 2024, 3:26 p.m.
Countries: Mexico
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2021, more than 40 percent of women over 15 had experienced some form of violence in their childhood, according to Mexico’s National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI)" (para 5).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2021, more than 40 percent of women over 15 had experienced some form of violence in their childhood, according to Mexico’s National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI)" (para 5).
Dec. 12, 2024, 9:18 p.m.
Countries: Mexico
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"[M]ore than 40% of Mexican women have suffered a situation of violence before the age of 15, either psychologically, sexually or physically, according to official statistics" (para 1).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"[M]ore than 40% of Mexican women have suffered a situation of violence before the age of 15, either psychologically, sexually or physically, according to official statistics" (para 1).
Dec. 10, 2024, 4 p.m.
Countries: Italy
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Italy’s RAI state TV reported that in the days since Cecchettin’s body was found, calls to a national hotline for women fearing for their safety at the hands of men have jumped from some 200 to 400 a day— including from parents of young women" (para 24).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Italy’s RAI state TV reported that in the days since Cecchettin’s body was found, calls to a national hotline for women fearing for their safety at the hands of men have jumped from some 200 to 400 a day— including from parents of young women" (para 24).
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee is concerned that, according to the recently adopted Compensation for Victims of Violent Crime Act, which is replacing a former version of the law, access to compensation depends on the existence of a court ruling that awards the victim compensation in the context of criminal proceedings against the perpetrator. This requirement may make it more difficult for victims...to receive compensation" (4).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee is concerned that, according to the recently adopted Compensation for Victims of Violent Crime Act, which is replacing a former version of the law, access to compensation depends on the existence of a court ruling that awards the victim compensation in the context of criminal proceedings against the perpetrator. This requirement may make it more difficult for victims...to receive compensation" (4).
Dec. 4, 2024, 4:55 p.m.
Countries: D R Congo
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"'More than 38,000 cases of Gender Based Violence (GBV) were reported by UNICEF for all of 2022 in North Kivu alone. . .' she [Pramila Patten, UN Special Representative] pointed out" (par. 4).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"'More than 38,000 cases of Gender Based Violence (GBV) were reported by UNICEF for all of 2022 in North Kivu alone. . .' she [Pramila Patten, UN Special Representative] pointed out" (par. 4).
Nov. 16, 2024, 9:34 p.m.
Countries: Colombia
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Violence against women in Colombia has seen a dramatic uptick in recent years. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of reports climbed from 571 to 630. A further 612 were reported in 2022 alone… A lack of resources, high levels of impunity and cultural discrimination have been suggested as reasons for the continuing trend." (para 21-23, 25)
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Violence against women in Colombia has seen a dramatic uptick in recent years. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of reports climbed from 571 to 630. A further 612 were reported in 2022 alone… A lack of resources, high levels of impunity and cultural discrimination have been suggested as reasons for the continuing trend." (para 21-23, 25)
Nov. 16, 2024, 3:41 p.m.
Countries: Mexico
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Feminist groups, which have supported Ruiz’s [woman sentenced to prison for killing her rapist] defense, angrily protested, saying the ruling was criminalizing survivors of sexual violence while protecting perpetrators in a country with high levels of gender-based violence and femicides. Protesters in Mexico City carried signs reading 'Defending my life isn’t a crime'" (para 3).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Feminist groups, which have supported Ruiz’s [woman sentenced to prison for killing her rapist] defense, angrily protested, saying the ruling was criminalizing survivors of sexual violence while protecting perpetrators in a country with high levels of gender-based violence and femicides. Protesters in Mexico City carried signs reading 'Defending my life isn’t a crime'" (para 3).
Nov. 16, 2024, 2:55 p.m.
Countries: Sudan
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1, IIP-PRACTICE-1
"5.43 million women and girls in South Sudan face a range of human rights violations rooted in multiple layers of violence and discrimination, including sexual abuse, harassment, intimidation, exclusion, and restrictions of movement, compounded by a lack of access to justice" (para 4).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1, IIP-PRACTICE-1
"5.43 million women and girls in South Sudan face a range of human rights violations rooted in multiple layers of violence and discrimination, including sexual abuse, harassment, intimidation, exclusion, and restrictions of movement, compounded by a lack of access to justice" (para 4).
Nov. 12, 2024, 1:32 p.m.
Countries: Latvia
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"[There is] absence of a comprehensive law on gender-based violence against women" (7).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"[There is] absence of a comprehensive law on gender-based violence against women" (7).
Nov. 5, 2024, 12:44 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Last year, the monitoring body [Women’s Observatory of the Public Prosecution Service] registered 82,848 victims of violence against children, teenagers, and women – amounting to 217 complaints per day" (para 9). "In 2017, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) – regarded by many as an international bill of rights for women – stated in a report that brutality against women and girls in Guatemala deserved special attention because the levels of GBV, femicides, sexual violence, and other hateful acts against women were so high" (para 17).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Last year, the monitoring body [Women’s Observatory of the Public Prosecution Service] registered 82,848 victims of violence against children, teenagers, and women – amounting to 217 complaints per day" (para 9). "In 2017, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) – regarded by many as an international bill of rights for women – stated in a report that brutality against women and girls in Guatemala deserved special attention because the levels of GBV, femicides, sexual violence, and other hateful acts against women were so high" (para 17).
Nov. 1, 2024, 10:37 a.m.
Countries: Sudan
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1, RISW-PRACTICE-2
"In mid-June, Reliefweb reported: 'Since April 15, the number of people in need of gender-based violence services in Sudan has increased by over 1 million to 4.2 million people' (para 2).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1, RISW-PRACTICE-2
"In mid-June, Reliefweb reported: 'Since April 15, the number of people in need of gender-based violence services in Sudan has increased by over 1 million to 4.2 million people' (para 2).
Oct. 16, 2024, 11:31 a.m.
Countries: India
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"The northeastern state of Assam is known for its tea estates and lush rainforests. It is also, according to NCRB data, the state with the highest rate of violent crimes against women. Assam saw more than 800 cases of violent crimes against women per million people in 2021, when the national average was 282. Delhi recorded 690 cases per million the same year. Odisha (685), Haryana (563), Telangana (552) and Rajasthan (512) follow. Nagaland, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu are the states that report the lowest rates of violence against women, at 25, 105 and 111 cases per million people, respectively" (para 13, 14). "Through the work of NGOs and the...more
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"The northeastern state of Assam is known for its tea estates and lush rainforests. It is also, according to NCRB data, the state with the highest rate of violent crimes against women. Assam saw more than 800 cases of violent crimes against women per million people in 2021, when the national average was 282. Delhi recorded 690 cases per million the same year. Odisha (685), Haryana (563), Telangana (552) and Rajasthan (512) follow. Nagaland, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu are the states that report the lowest rates of violence against women, at 25, 105 and 111 cases per million people, respectively" (para 13, 14). "Through the work of NGOs and the...more
Oct. 16, 2024, 11:29 a.m.
Countries: Lebanon
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"As in many other countries, this toxic brew perpetuates a low-level hostility towards women that causes discrimination, violence – and, at its most extreme, femicide: the killing of a woman because of her gender" (para 10).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"As in many other countries, this toxic brew perpetuates a low-level hostility towards women that causes discrimination, violence – and, at its most extreme, femicide: the killing of a woman because of her gender" (para 10).
Oct. 9, 2024, 7:59 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Provisions were made to increase support, protection, and restitution for victims of violence and discrimination" (3). "In 2010, with support from the Global Fund Project, a nation-wide Sisterhood Camp was held for young women between 13 and 16 years of age. Here, 42 young women were trained as peer educators in gender-based violence, who in turn, trained 343 of their peers" (13).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Provisions were made to increase support, protection, and restitution for victims of violence and discrimination" (3). "In 2010, with support from the Global Fund Project, a nation-wide Sisterhood Camp was held for young women between 13 and 16 years of age. Here, 42 young women were trained as peer educators in gender-based violence, who in turn, trained 343 of their peers" (13).
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"During the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the System for the Provision of Comprehensive Care to Victims has followed up by conducting single-party virtual hearings for the purpose of granting, extending or expanding protective measures in cases of violence against women, in order to protect the victim and provide information and guidance" (3). "With regard to the strengthening and follow-up of the National Coordination Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Violence against Women, progress was made towards establishing regular and special meetings, following up on policy measures aimed at eradicating violence against women and on the Office’s activities. In 2021, members and alternates were appointed to six working committees....more
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"During the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the System for the Provision of Comprehensive Care to Victims has followed up by conducting single-party virtual hearings for the purpose of granting, extending or expanding protective measures in cases of violence against women, in order to protect the victim and provide information and guidance" (3). "With regard to the strengthening and follow-up of the National Coordination Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Violence against Women, progress was made towards establishing regular and special meetings, following up on policy measures aimed at eradicating violence against women and on the Office’s activities. In 2021, members and alternates were appointed to six working committees....more
May 2, 2024, 6:29 p.m.
Countries: Denmark
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"'I didn't really know what it [was] because he never explained or got my permission,' says Naja, who at the time was living in Maniitsoq, a small town on Greenland's west coast. 'I was afraid. I couldn't tell my parents,' she says. ' I was a virgin. I had never even kissed a boy.' Now 60, Naja is one of the first to speak out about what happened. 'I can remember the doctors [in] white coats, and maybe there was a nurse. I saw the metal things [stirrups] where you should spread your legs. It was very frightening. The equipment the doctors used was so big for my child body...more
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"'I didn't really know what it [was] because he never explained or got my permission,' says Naja, who at the time was living in Maniitsoq, a small town on Greenland's west coast. 'I was afraid. I couldn't tell my parents,' she says. ' I was a virgin. I had never even kissed a boy.' Now 60, Naja is one of the first to speak out about what happened. 'I can remember the doctors [in] white coats, and maybe there was a nurse. I saw the metal things [stirrups] where you should spread your legs. It was very frightening. The equipment the doctors used was so big for my child body...more
April 30, 2024, 8:26 p.m.
Countries: Haiti
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Gang violence has been on the rise across Haiti — particularly in the capital Port-au-Prince — after the July 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moise worsened widespread political instability" (para 6). "The UN said in November that armed gangs controlled large swathes of the capital, where they carried out murders, kidnappings and sexual violence in an effort to expand their influence and 'terrorise' residents" (para 7). "Healthcare facilities have been forced to temporarily close as a result of the violence, and thousands of people have fled their homes" (para 8).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Gang violence has been on the rise across Haiti — particularly in the capital Port-au-Prince — after the July 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moise worsened widespread political instability" (para 6). "The UN said in November that armed gangs controlled large swathes of the capital, where they carried out murders, kidnappings and sexual violence in an effort to expand their influence and 'terrorise' residents" (para 7). "Healthcare facilities have been forced to temporarily close as a result of the violence, and thousands of people have fled their homes" (para 8).
April 19, 2024, 3:06 p.m.
Countries: Serbia
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"[There is a] lack of a robust data collection and monitoring system for cases of gender-based violence against women and girls" (8).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"[There is a] lack of a robust data collection and monitoring system for cases of gender-based violence against women and girls" (8).
April 12, 2024, 5:14 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Other women suffer similarly vicious and career-threathening abuse" (para 48).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Other women suffer similarly vicious and career-threathening abuse" (para 48).
Feb. 20, 2024, 6:27 p.m.
Countries: D R Congo
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"[There is a] high prevalence of gender-based violence [against females]" (8). "[W]omen and girls who are victims of gender-based violence [do not] have access to effective remedies and immediate means of redress and protection, including shelter... [A]dequate support to existing services provided to victims by non-governmental organizations [are not provided by the state]" (8).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"[There is a] high prevalence of gender-based violence [against females]" (8). "[W]omen and girls who are victims of gender-based violence [do not] have access to effective remedies and immediate means of redress and protection, including shelter... [A]dequate support to existing services provided to victims by non-governmental organizations [are not provided by the state]" (8).
Feb. 16, 2024, 4:44 p.m.
Countries: Honduras
Variables: MURDER-DATA-1, UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"More complicated is the issue of femicide, which preliminary data shows continues at a slightly reduced rate under Castro’s government compared with last year. Two bills aimed at combatting violence against women have so far stalled in Congress" (para 11).
Variables: MURDER-DATA-1, UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"More complicated is the issue of femicide, which preliminary data shows continues at a slightly reduced rate under Castro’s government compared with last year. Two bills aimed at combatting violence against women have so far stalled in Congress" (para 11).