Avainsana: domestic violence
Protests in Turkey over possible withdrawal from treaty preventing domestic violence
Thousands of women across Turkey protested on Wednesday, demanding the government does not withdraw from an international treaty that prevents domestic violence. The Istanbul Convention…
New French law allows doctors to break patient confidentiality to report domestic violence
French lawmakers on Tuesday approved a bill to protect victims of domestic violence. The law, passed last week by the National Assembly and by the…
Swiss women stage a mass scream over domestic violence, pay gap
Women across Switzerland let loose with screams during a national protest on Sunday, demanding equal treatment and an end to violence at the hands of…
Mexican president denies rising violence against women during lockdown
Mexico’s president on Wednesday said reports of violence against women had not increased during a nationwide lockdown, appearing to contradict official data signaling an uptick…
Domestic violence reports rise by a third in locked-down London – police
Reports of domestic violence in London have risen by a third in the last six weeks, police said on Friday, urging victims to speak out…
Domestic violence reports rise by a third in locked-down London – police
Reports of domestic violence in London have risen by a third in the last six weeks, police said on Friday, urging victims to speak out…
Protect women from domestic violence during coronavirus lockdowns – pope
Pope Francis said on Monday society had to stand behind women victims of domestic violence, as abuse increased around the world during coronavirus lockdowns. Francis praised…
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