Kazakstan: Domestic Abuse Victims Face Alimony Battles
Legislation from 2010 has improved police action on domestic violence, but victims find it hard to claim a fair legal settlement afterwards.
Legislation from 2010 has improved police action on domestic violence, but victims find it hard to claim a fair legal settlement afterwards.
Stigma attached to complaining and inadequate legal provision means victims suffer in silence.
Women’s Resource Centre becomes target of abuse even though it wasn’t actually involved in drafting a gender equality law hated by conservatives.
Conservatives thunder at term they say could “promote homosexuality”.
Committee notes detention used to “re-educate” sex workers.
Despite greater opportunities for women, old gender stereotypes remain strong.
Government hopes to combat teen pregnancy through programme of sex education in schools.
In first report to UN committee, legal-sector NGO says police choose not to act when cases are reported.
Impact felt most in cross-border marriages – not what was intended.