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Israeli Women Break Out from the Pain of Violence & Abuse
Israeli women speak out about their painful experiences: At the recent event, actress Tzufit Grant courageously shared her story of child abuse and rape. She…
Interviews - Domestic Violence
Gabriela Spanic - My Life Between Lines
Once I told about my experience of domestic violence and they said:- "He is the father of your child; you should remain silent" - Venezuelan actress…
Negra Li - Positive Change Through Film and Music
NEGRA LI "It is important to recognize that violence against women is not restricted to race, age or social status." South American hip hop artist &…
Monica Iozzi: Surviving Violence Striving for Change
Monica Iozzi is an actress and reporter with a Brazilian TV show called CQC. As a child, Monica was assaulted and held hostage during a robbery at her…
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UK: No refuge for battered women who can't speak English
A London charity says that vulnerable women are being turned away from refuges because they don’t speak fluent English. All because the charities are unable to…
Campaign against domestic violence during Six Nations Rugby
Campaign launched in Wales to tackle the increased levels of domestic violence that occur around the time of major sporting events such as the Six Nations…
UK domestic violence refuges forced to turn victims away
Victims of domestic violence in the UK are at risk of further abuse because of sweeping cuts across the sector, according to domestic violence charities.
Canada: Shafia sisters murder - should we call it ‘honour killing’?
According to Yasmin Jiwani and Homa Hoodfar, the killing of the Shafia sisters in Canada is about femicide and has nothing to do with honour.
Violence against women on the rise in Uruzgan
According to Babo, a resident of the city, women faced a whole host of complex problems, including forced marriage and giving them away to settle disputes
UK shotgun killer had history of domestic violence
Police carrying out the investigation into Horden gunman Michael Atherton have confirmed there was a history of domestic violence in a “volatile…
Pakistan: Woman set on fire, another killed for ‘honour’ by in-laws
While the Pakistan government has passed several bills to prosecute discriminatory practices, violence against women continues to rise dramatically, suggesting…
Domestic violence affects both men and women in Egypt
In Egypt domestic violence against girls and women is a big problem; domestic violence against men however, is a problem of equal importance.
Turkey: Minister to push for legislative measures against domestic violence
Family and Social Policy Minister Fatma Şahin is set to meet with women's rights groups on Dec. 28 to discuss putting in place legislative measures as a…
Israeli Women Break Out from the Pain of Violence & Abuse
Israeli women speak out about their painful experiences: At the recent event, actress Tzufit Grant courageously shared her story of child abuse and rape. She…
UK: Domestic Violence and the Elderly
Ignorance of abuse among older couples means many women don't think they will be believed when they ask agencies for help The death of Mary Russell,…
Patricia Nafuna - From Victim to Advocate for Kenya's Women & Girls
Interview with Cyrilla Nafuna - Part 1 Cyrilla Nafuna (Patricia) suffered and survived severe domestic violence while continuing her nursing training. She…
One Woman's Quest to Empower Kenya's Women & Girls
Interview with Cyrilla Nafuna - Part 2 Cyrilla Nafuna (Patricia) suffered and survived severe domestic violence while continuing her nursing training. She…
A Pakistan shelter to protect the honour of women
Panah is a women's shelter in Karachi. Trustee Ms Noorani explains that the shelter is geared towards giving women free legal help, dealing with trauma and…
China considers law against domestic violence
It is the world's fastest growing economy and its people are rapidly modernising. Yet, when it comes to marriage, some still observe archaic Chinese…
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Nigeria - My Story is Our Story
By Olutosin Oladosu Adebowale:
"The fight is for us all, for the generation of women who are yet unborn.
This journey is unveiling by the day, because women worldwide have decided to awake from slumber.
The fight began sometime in the past and each passing day is a witness that the battle can be won, because there are more passionate women joining the stream of our cause; some women did it then and it is our turn to fight the battle now, the stage is set..."
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