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Workers Supporting Survivors Of Gender-Based Violence Demand Change
While the world went into lockdown at the onset of the COVID-19 global pandemic, shelters helping women who are survivors of domestic violence remained open.
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UN Asks Taliban To End Gender Based Violence In Afghanistan
The United Nations strictly instructed the Taliban to end all the gender-based violence that is taking place under their rule in Afghanistan.
Why Integrated Services Are Essential To Prevent Crimes Against Women And Girls
There is very little education both formal and informal available to counter these ideas, minimal counselling and absolutely poor resource centres for survivors to seek legal, medical and rehabilitative recourse.
Break the Silence against Intimate Partner Violence
An aspect of violence is economic dependency. The person who handles the finances might consider themselves superior to the rest of the family members.
As A Working Girl, I Do Feel Scared At Times: Nushrratt Bharuccha On Women’s Safety
We need to put out that people do have a choice to speak up, says Nushrratt Bharuccha on empowerment and safety of women today.
The Bitter Truth Behind Rising Violence Against Asian Women In The US
Unmasking the rise of violence against Asian women in the US, in view of a historical timeline of sexual suppression and recent events of assault.
China Calls Uighur Women Alleging Sexual Abuse “Inferior”
China dubs them “inferior” as Uighur women come forward with sexual abuse testimonies.
COVID-19 Has “Increased The Risk Of Exploitation And Brutality” For Women, Says Nobel Laureate Nadia Murad
The activist also said that “The few resources designated for prevention, rescue, and rehabilitation are being stretched thin,” and as a result, women are unable to access psychological support and health care.
UN Releases 25 Million Dollar To Aid Women-Led Organisations Fighting Gender-Based Violence
UN Humanitarian Chief Mark Lowcock described the released funds as “a smart investment” and “the right thing to do.”
How Carceral Feminism Is Far From Bringing Justice In Cases Of Sexual Violence
The focus on incarceration leaves no room for restorative justice. To repair harm and hold accountable in a meaningful way to prevent re-offence. our focus must shift to empowering victims and educating vulnerable groups.
