Turkey formally quits treaty to prevent violence against women
Ankara, TurkeyReuters Turkey officially withdrew on Thursday from an international treaty to prevent violence against women, enacting a decision that drew condemnation from many Turks and Western allies when President Tayyip Erdogan announced it in March. Thousands were set to protest across Turkey, where a court appeal to halt the withdrawal was rejected this week. […]
Australia’s Anglican Church working to disrupt and end domestic and intimate partner violence
Sydney, Australia Initiatives to tackle and end domestic violence within Australia’s Anglican Church have been implemented across the nation, even as a national survey revealed the incidence of intimate partner violence within the church was equal to or higher than the general population. It is widely reported that on average in Australia, one woman each […]
Spreading knowledge to save lives: Anti-family violence advocates in Zimbabwe tackle myths
FARAI SHAWN MATIASHE, writing for Thomson Reuters Foundation, reports from Zimbabwe…
“No voice”: Child brides left out of India’s domestic violence data
Mumbai, IndiaThomson Reuters Foundation Child brides being beaten by their husbands will no longer be included in India’s biggest survey of domestic violence – potentially hiding the problem and making it even harder for married girls to get help. India’s national health survey is a mine of statistics on key social indicators – from fertility […]
Crime and what punishment? Russian women pin hope on domestic violence ruling
Tbilisi, GeorgiaThomson Reuters Foundation She got slammed against her bathroom door and beaten up for refusing her husband sex. He got off with a small fine. Welcome to Russia – where an estimated one in five women suffer violence from their husband and where rights groups say the law offers little punishment and even less […]
Murders of women spark anger in Lebanon as domestic violence doubles
Beirut, LebanonThomson Reuters Foundation The murder of three women has provoked outrage in Lebanon, as authorities revealed a doubling of domestic abuse reports in a country that recently won praise for new laws to protect women. The most high-profile death was that of model Zeina Kanjo, who was strangled at home. An arrest warrant has […]
“Ask for ANI”: new high-street code for UK abuse victims
London, UKThomson Reuters Foundation British pharmacies launched a codeword this week to tackle a feared spike in domestic violence during lockdown, telling victims to “ask for ANI” at the counter to secretly summon help. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the initiative, supported by more than 2,500 pharmacies, would provide a lifeline to people trapped at […]
UK police told to share less data on abused migrant women
London, UKThomson Reuters Foundation Police should share less information with immigration officials about abused or trafficked migrant women as it is stops them seeking help, Britain’s police watchdog said on Thursday. The report, co-led by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services, said some women did not report their abuse for fear […]
Botswana sets up gender violence courts to tackle pandemic backlog
Gaborone, BotswanaThomson Reuters Foundation Botswana will launch 25 gender violence courts this week following a rise in cases during the coronavirus pandemic – a measure women’s campaigners hope will bring swifter justice to victims of sexual and domestic abuse. The government of the southern African country moved to establish the courts after women’s rights advocates […]
Women call for end to domestic violence after lockdowns bring more attacks
Istanbul, Turkey/Rome, ItalyReuters Women around the world on Wednesday marked International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, highlighting how lockdowns due to the pandemic had left many trapped with their abusers and exposed to greater danger. The United Nations said that since the outbreak of COVID-19, all types of violence against women and […]