Latest items for UVAW-PRACTICE-1
Feb. 19, 2025, 6:34 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"After eight years under his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, data shows that crimes against women remain unabated. The numbers show a consistent year-on-year rise, except in 2020 - the year when the Covid-19 pandemic swept India and a hard lockdown forced the country to shut down for months. Experts say it also impacted data collection. In the year 2021 - for which the government released crime data last week - India recorded the highest number of crimes against women ever. Activists say the rising graph is a matter of serious concern, but authorities say it's because there's better reporting now and more people are going to the police to...more
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"After eight years under his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, data shows that crimes against women remain unabated. The numbers show a consistent year-on-year rise, except in 2020 - the year when the Covid-19 pandemic swept India and a hard lockdown forced the country to shut down for months. Experts say it also impacted data collection. In the year 2021 - for which the government released crime data last week - India recorded the highest number of crimes against women ever. Activists say the rising graph is a matter of serious concern, but authorities say it's because there's better reporting now and more people are going to the police to...more
Feb. 6, 2025, 7:27 p.m.
Countries: Morocco
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee notes with appreciation that Act No. 103-13, which entered into force in September 2018, has helped to ensure that women who are victims of violence enjoy a certain level of protection, including through the National Commission for the Care of Women Victims of Violence and regional and local committees that were established to give effect to section IV of the Act. However, the Committee also expresses concern about reports that police are not sensitized to human rights, including women’s rights, and that, particularly in rural areas where the Amazigh language is spoken, women are not aware of their rights because information is not as available in their language....more
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee notes with appreciation that Act No. 103-13, which entered into force in September 2018, has helped to ensure that women who are victims of violence enjoy a certain level of protection, including through the National Commission for the Care of Women Victims of Violence and regional and local committees that were established to give effect to section IV of the Act. However, the Committee also expresses concern about reports that police are not sensitized to human rights, including women’s rights, and that, particularly in rural areas where the Amazigh language is spoken, women are not aware of their rights because information is not as available in their language....more
Feb. 6, 2025, 7:05 p.m.
Countries: Morocco
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"With regard to paragraphs 17 and 21 of the Concluding Observations, the Kingdom of Morocco joined the fight against violence against women and girls early. It launched the 2008-2012 Tamkeen programme, a multi-sector programme to combat gender-based violence by empowering women and girls. Its offered services to women and girl victims of violence, and proved to be a model of multi-lateral partnership" (47-48). "The research covered 13,543 women between the ages of 18 and 64 in different regions. The Ministry announced the preliminary results of this research in 2019, which showed that the prevalence of violence against women was 54.4 per cent in 2018 compared to 62.8 per cent in...more
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"With regard to paragraphs 17 and 21 of the Concluding Observations, the Kingdom of Morocco joined the fight against violence against women and girls early. It launched the 2008-2012 Tamkeen programme, a multi-sector programme to combat gender-based violence by empowering women and girls. Its offered services to women and girl victims of violence, and proved to be a model of multi-lateral partnership" (47-48). "The research covered 13,543 women between the ages of 18 and 64 in different regions. The Ministry announced the preliminary results of this research in 2019, which showed that the prevalence of violence against women was 54.4 per cent in 2018 compared to 62.8 per cent in...more
Feb. 5, 2025, 4:44 p.m.
Countries: Morocco
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Over half of Moroccan women aged 18 to 65 have been subjected to some form of violence, in public and private spaces, according to Morocco World News which reported on data from a survey conducted between January and March 2019 and presented by the Minister of Family, Solidarity, Equality and Social Development. The survey was reportedly conducted to inform implementation of the 2018 law on violence against women, Law No. 103-13. The law’s positive aspects include a broad definition of violence against women: 'any act based on gender discrimination that entails physical, psychological, sexual, or economic harm to a woman'" (1).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Over half of Moroccan women aged 18 to 65 have been subjected to some form of violence, in public and private spaces, according to Morocco World News which reported on data from a survey conducted between January and March 2019 and presented by the Minister of Family, Solidarity, Equality and Social Development. The survey was reportedly conducted to inform implementation of the 2018 law on violence against women, Law No. 103-13. The law’s positive aspects include a broad definition of violence against women: 'any act based on gender discrimination that entails physical, psychological, sexual, or economic harm to a woman'" (1).
Jan. 30, 2025, 7:52 p.m.
Countries: Honduras
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee remains concerned about: (a) The lack of independence, impartiality and gender-responsiveness of the justice system, which is reinforced by insufficient resource allocation, poor infrastructure and a lack of specialized gender-based violence units and personnel, including police officers, prosecutors and judges trained on gender issues, resulting in a dysfunctional and corrupt judiciary and an overall culture of impunity; (b) The lack of proper investigation, evidence collection and forensic facilities and capacities, which results in lengthy delays in legal proceedings and the revictimization of women" (4).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee remains concerned about: (a) The lack of independence, impartiality and gender-responsiveness of the justice system, which is reinforced by insufficient resource allocation, poor infrastructure and a lack of specialized gender-based violence units and personnel, including police officers, prosecutors and judges trained on gender issues, resulting in a dysfunctional and corrupt judiciary and an overall culture of impunity; (b) The lack of proper investigation, evidence collection and forensic facilities and capacities, which results in lengthy delays in legal proceedings and the revictimization of women" (4).
Jan. 28, 2025, 8:03 p.m.
Countries: Denmark
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Violence against women is generally more serious and mortality much higher than when men are exposed to violence, and Danish Women’s Society is concerned about the failure to ensure adequate protection for women, which includes specific and correct language in the legal framework. The lack of an effective protection framework allows the violence to escalate, and the consequences can be fatal for women and girls" (2).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Violence against women is generally more serious and mortality much higher than when men are exposed to violence, and Danish Women’s Society is concerned about the failure to ensure adequate protection for women, which includes specific and correct language in the legal framework. The lack of an effective protection framework allows the violence to escalate, and the consequences can be fatal for women and girls" (2).
Jan. 28, 2025, 11:20 a.m.
Countries: Indonesia
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2024, 24,973 cases of violence against women were recorded by the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection" (Para 34). ""Violence against women in Indonesia is driven by unchallenged patriarchal norms, legal gaps, weak law enforcement, and socio-economic reasons," said Sharyn Davies, an associate professor in Indonesian studies at Monash University" (Para 35). "Survivors faced stigma, inadequate support and systemic barriers to justice, she added, particularly in rural areas where services are scarce and traditional values are stronger" (Para 37).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2024, 24,973 cases of violence against women were recorded by the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection" (Para 34). ""Violence against women in Indonesia is driven by unchallenged patriarchal norms, legal gaps, weak law enforcement, and socio-economic reasons," said Sharyn Davies, an associate professor in Indonesian studies at Monash University" (Para 35). "Survivors faced stigma, inadequate support and systemic barriers to justice, she added, particularly in rural areas where services are scarce and traditional values are stronger" (Para 37).
Jan. 28, 2025, 11:20 a.m.
Countries: Indonesia
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2024, 24,973 cases of violence against women were recorded by the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection" (Para 34). ""Violence against women in Indonesia is driven by unchallenged patriarchal norms, legal gaps, weak law enforcement, and socio-economic reasons," said Sharyn Davies, an associate professor in Indonesian studies at Monash University" (Para 35). "Survivors faced stigma, inadequate support and systemic barriers to justice, she added, particularly in rural areas where services are scarce and traditional values are stronger" (Para 37).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2024, 24,973 cases of violence against women were recorded by the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection" (Para 34). ""Violence against women in Indonesia is driven by unchallenged patriarchal norms, legal gaps, weak law enforcement, and socio-economic reasons," said Sharyn Davies, an associate professor in Indonesian studies at Monash University" (Para 35). "Survivors faced stigma, inadequate support and systemic barriers to justice, she added, particularly in rural areas where services are scarce and traditional values are stronger" (Para 37).
Jan. 28, 2025, 11:20 a.m.
Countries: Indonesia
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2024, 24,973 cases of violence against women were recorded by the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection" (Para 34). ""Violence against women in Indonesia is driven by unchallenged patriarchal norms, legal gaps, weak law enforcement, and socio-economic reasons," said Sharyn Davies, an associate professor in Indonesian studies at Monash University" (Para 35). "Survivors faced stigma, inadequate support and systemic barriers to justice, she added, particularly in rural areas where services are scarce and traditional values are stronger" (Para 37).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2024, 24,973 cases of violence against women were recorded by the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection" (Para 34). ""Violence against women in Indonesia is driven by unchallenged patriarchal norms, legal gaps, weak law enforcement, and socio-economic reasons," said Sharyn Davies, an associate professor in Indonesian studies at Monash University" (Para 35). "Survivors faced stigma, inadequate support and systemic barriers to justice, she added, particularly in rural areas where services are scarce and traditional values are stronger" (Para 37).
Jan. 28, 2025, 11:20 a.m.
Countries: Indonesia
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2024, 24,973 cases of violence against women were recorded by the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection" (Para 34). ""Violence against women in Indonesia is driven by unchallenged patriarchal norms, legal gaps, weak law enforcement, and socio-economic reasons," said Sharyn Davies, an associate professor in Indonesian studies at Monash University" (Para 35). "Survivors faced stigma, inadequate support and systemic barriers to justice, she added, particularly in rural areas where services are scarce and traditional values are stronger" (Para 37).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2024, 24,973 cases of violence against women were recorded by the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection" (Para 34). ""Violence against women in Indonesia is driven by unchallenged patriarchal norms, legal gaps, weak law enforcement, and socio-economic reasons," said Sharyn Davies, an associate professor in Indonesian studies at Monash University" (Para 35). "Survivors faced stigma, inadequate support and systemic barriers to justice, she added, particularly in rural areas where services are scarce and traditional values are stronger" (Para 37).
Jan. 28, 2025, 11:20 a.m.
Countries: Indonesia
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2024, 24,973 cases of violence against women were recorded by the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection" (Para 34). ""Violence against women in Indonesia is driven by unchallenged patriarchal norms, legal gaps, weak law enforcement, and socio-economic reasons," said Sharyn Davies, an associate professor in Indonesian studies at Monash University" (Para 35). "Survivors faced stigma, inadequate support and systemic barriers to justice, she added, particularly in rural areas where services are scarce and traditional values are stronger" (Para 37).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2024, 24,973 cases of violence against women were recorded by the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection" (Para 34). ""Violence against women in Indonesia is driven by unchallenged patriarchal norms, legal gaps, weak law enforcement, and socio-economic reasons," said Sharyn Davies, an associate professor in Indonesian studies at Monash University" (Para 35). "Survivors faced stigma, inadequate support and systemic barriers to justice, she added, particularly in rural areas where services are scarce and traditional values are stronger" (Para 37).
Jan. 28, 2025, 11:20 a.m.
Countries: Indonesia
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2024, 24,973 cases of violence against women were recorded by the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection" (Para 34). ""Violence against women in Indonesia is driven by unchallenged patriarchal norms, legal gaps, weak law enforcement, and socio-economic reasons," said Sharyn Davies, an associate professor in Indonesian studies at Monash University" (Para 35). "Survivors faced stigma, inadequate support and systemic barriers to justice, she added, particularly in rural areas where services are scarce and traditional values are stronger" (Para 37).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2024, 24,973 cases of violence against women were recorded by the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection" (Para 34). ""Violence against women in Indonesia is driven by unchallenged patriarchal norms, legal gaps, weak law enforcement, and socio-economic reasons," said Sharyn Davies, an associate professor in Indonesian studies at Monash University" (Para 35). "Survivors faced stigma, inadequate support and systemic barriers to justice, she added, particularly in rural areas where services are scarce and traditional values are stronger" (Para 37).
Jan. 28, 2025, 11:20 a.m.
Countries: Indonesia
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2024, 24,973 cases of violence against women were recorded by the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection" (Para 34). ""Violence against women in Indonesia is driven by unchallenged patriarchal norms, legal gaps, weak law enforcement, and socio-economic reasons," said Sharyn Davies, an associate professor in Indonesian studies at Monash University" (Para 35). "Survivors faced stigma, inadequate support and systemic barriers to justice, she added, particularly in rural areas where services are scarce and traditional values are stronger" (Para 37).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2024, 24,973 cases of violence against women were recorded by the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection" (Para 34). ""Violence against women in Indonesia is driven by unchallenged patriarchal norms, legal gaps, weak law enforcement, and socio-economic reasons," said Sharyn Davies, an associate professor in Indonesian studies at Monash University" (Para 35). "Survivors faced stigma, inadequate support and systemic barriers to justice, she added, particularly in rural areas where services are scarce and traditional values are stronger" (Para 37).
Jan. 28, 2025, 11:20 a.m.
Countries: Indonesia
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2024, 24,973 cases of violence against women were recorded by the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection" (Para 34). ""Violence against women in Indonesia is driven by unchallenged patriarchal norms, legal gaps, weak law enforcement, and socio-economic reasons," said Sharyn Davies, an associate professor in Indonesian studies at Monash University" (Para 35). "Survivors faced stigma, inadequate support and systemic barriers to justice, she added, particularly in rural areas where services are scarce and traditional values are stronger" (Para 37).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2024, 24,973 cases of violence against women were recorded by the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection" (Para 34). ""Violence against women in Indonesia is driven by unchallenged patriarchal norms, legal gaps, weak law enforcement, and socio-economic reasons," said Sharyn Davies, an associate professor in Indonesian studies at Monash University" (Para 35). "Survivors faced stigma, inadequate support and systemic barriers to justice, she added, particularly in rural areas where services are scarce and traditional values are stronger" (Para 37).
Jan. 27, 2025, 8:38 p.m.
Countries: North Korea
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"She said most of the young women she was detained with in North Korea were pregnant. She said: 'The guards would attempt to induce miscarriages by making the women stay in a squatting position for prolonged periods or forcing them to carry heavy buckets of water. 'They would drag them to the hospital if that didn't work.' She continued: 'The worst was when North Korean security agents killed a newborn baby. Some women were captured when they were already in the final month of pregnancy, their bellies heavily swollen. 'The authorities tried every method to induce a miscarriage, but if these failed, the women were forced to give birth. 'I...more
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"She said most of the young women she was detained with in North Korea were pregnant. She said: 'The guards would attempt to induce miscarriages by making the women stay in a squatting position for prolonged periods or forcing them to carry heavy buckets of water. 'They would drag them to the hospital if that didn't work.' She continued: 'The worst was when North Korean security agents killed a newborn baby. Some women were captured when they were already in the final month of pregnancy, their bellies heavily swollen. 'The authorities tried every method to induce a miscarriage, but if these failed, the women were forced to give birth. 'I...more
Jan. 24, 2025, 7:43 p.m.
Countries: Chile
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Another aspect in which APG23 finds gender inequality is access to assistance for victims of violence. It turns out, indeed, that deaf women do not have adequate legal and psychological support to be able to report and to be followed in the recovery of their mental integrity. For this reason, they hardly report cases of violence and they are known only in serious cases such as the attempted feminicide. Women are hardly present in the judicial process for investigations as there is no sign language interpreter" (5).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Another aspect in which APG23 finds gender inequality is access to assistance for victims of violence. It turns out, indeed, that deaf women do not have adequate legal and psychological support to be able to report and to be followed in the recovery of their mental integrity. For this reason, they hardly report cases of violence and they are known only in serious cases such as the attempted feminicide. Women are hardly present in the judicial process for investigations as there is no sign language interpreter" (5).
Jan. 23, 2025, 6:57 p.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"In November 2023, the violence spilled offline and into real life. A young woman, who we are calling Jigu, was working alone in a convenience store late at night, when a man walked in and started attacking her. 'He said 'hey, you're a feminist, right? You look like a feminist with your short hair',' Jigu told me as she apprehensively recounted the night. The man pushed her to the ground and started kicking her. 'I kept going in and out of consciousness. I thought I could die.' Jigu did not consider herself a feminist. She just liked having short hair and thought it suited her. The attack has left her...more
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"In November 2023, the violence spilled offline and into real life. A young woman, who we are calling Jigu, was working alone in a convenience store late at night, when a man walked in and started attacking her. 'He said 'hey, you're a feminist, right? You look like a feminist with your short hair',' Jigu told me as she apprehensively recounted the night. The man pushed her to the ground and started kicking her. 'I kept going in and out of consciousness. I thought I could die.' Jigu did not consider herself a feminist. She just liked having short hair and thought it suited her. The attack has left her...more
Jan. 23, 2025, 5:29 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Gender-based violence is a major concern in Kenya. In 2022 at least 34% of women said they had experienced physical violence, according to a national survey" (para 7).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"Gender-based violence is a major concern in Kenya. In 2022 at least 34% of women said they had experienced physical violence, according to a national survey" (para 7).
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).