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Domestic Violence in Asia Pacific

China: Commute Death Sentence in Domestic Violence Case

The Chinese government should immediately commute the death sentence against Li Yan, a woman convicted of killing her husband following months of violent…

Chinese officials urged not to execute domestic violence victim

Chinese scholars and lawyers have urged officials to spare the life of a woman who could be executed within days for murdering her abusive husband. Supporters…

Australia: White Ribbon Day shows abuse not a private matter

For the first few years of her relationship, Siobhan Kent did not have an inkling that things would turn so bad. That one day she would turn up to work with…

It doesn't take a punch to hurt - victim's mother speaks out

Four years ago today, Sophie Elliott was brutally murdered by her boyfriend, Clayton Weatherston. Her mother, Lesley Elliot, travels across New Zealand,…

S Korea: Rape & domestic violence blamed on alcohol, as govt cracks down

A survey In South Korea found that alcohol was a factor in almost a third of the 3m serious crimes – including murder, robbery and rape – recorded over the…

South Korea: Women Call for Revision of Domestic Violence Act

Activists held signs in 25 locations across the country demanding: Complete revision of the domestic violence act, education to prevent violence against women,…

Australia: Six years for killing wife sparks call for law review

THE six-year jail sentence given to a Sydney man who slit his wife's throat with a box cutter has brought calls from the woman's family, crime victim advocates…

Australia: Domestic violence is not just physical, says new law

The definition of domestic violence will be expanded to include emotional manipulation, withholding money and harming the family pet under controversial…

US woman becomes hero for battered wives in China

It wasn't the first time in their relationship that Li Yang, a Chinese celebrity entrepreneur, had struck her - but for his American wife, it was going to be…

Australia bans sportsmen for domestic abuse

The Australian Rugby League (ARL) Commission issued a powerful statement on the subject of violence against women by banning Cowboys halfback Robert Lui for…

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…

Australia: Stop the circle of domestic violence, NSW Auditor-General says.

More is needed to be done to stop domestic violence recurring and to encourage more victims to go to the police, the NSW Auditor-General said yesterday.

VAW Justice & Understanding

. Advocating for major social and legal changes, to help victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. Over the past 20 years Professor Patricia Easteal has…