Domestic violence

Women demonstrate against the rising rate of gender-based violence in Georgia. According to law enforcement agencies, since 2014 186 women were killed by their former partners; in 2022 alone 16 women were murdered. Human rights groups blame authorities' ineffective preventive measures and inadequate prosecution actions.

Women demonstrate against the rising rate of gender-based violence in Georgia. According to law enforcement agencies, since 2014 186 women were killed by their former partners; in 2022 alone 16 women were murdered. Human rights groups blame authorities' ineffective preventive measures and inadequate prosecution actions. © Gvantsa Seturidze/IWPR

Fears Rise Over Gender Violence in Georgia

Legal experts warn that the judicial system is not doing enough to convict perpetrators.

22 Dec 22

Departure of Ukrainian women with their children abroad affected relationships and problems in families.

Departure of Ukrainian women with their children abroad affected relationships and problems in families. © Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Russian Invasion Overshadows Domestic Violence in Ukraine

Experts fear that a fall in reported cases obscures a hidden epidemic.

11 Jul 22

A woman holds the sign "Women are Dying, Ratify the Convention" during a demonstration in front of Moldova's Parliament in the capital Chisinau, ahead of the vote to endorse the Istanbul Convention.

A woman holds the sign "Women are Dying, Ratify the Convention" during a demonstration in front of Moldova's Parliament in the capital Chisinau, ahead of the vote to endorse the Istanbul Convention. © Tatiana Kebak

Moldova Ratifies Istanbul Convention Amid Disinformation and Opposition

Conservative parties obstructed its adoption for supposedly eroding “traditional family values”.

14 Dec 21

An installation of the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Women featured red ribbons with the names of women killed by their partners, 1 October 2021.

An installation of the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Women featured red ribbons with the names of women killed by their partners, 1 October 2021. © Coalition to Stop Violence Against Women Armenia

Armenia: App Tackles Domestic Violence, One Tap at a Time

An all-women team turned to mobile phone technology to provide a free and easy-to-use tool.

13 Dec 21

Stop the Abuse

IWPR’s Liberated_T video highlights problem of social blindness amid the pandemic.

29 May 20

(Photo: Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)

(Photo: Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)

Philippines: Sweeping Violence Under the Carpet

Abuses, including the sexual exploitation of children, rising under lockdown.

27 May 20

March protesting domestic violence, Chisinau 8 March, 2020.

March protesting domestic violence, Chisinau 8 March, 2020. © Life without Violence in the Family – national coalition

Moldovan NGOs Target Domestic Violence

Abuse soars during lockdown, but facilities to address the problem lag far behind.

27 May 20

(Photo: Freepik)

(Photo: Freepik)

Kazakstan: Domestic Violence Soars Under Lockdown

Activists call for government to take further action during crisis period.

10 May 20

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