The Taliban have ordered hair and beauty salons in Afghanistan to shut in the latest restriction faced by women
Committed crime envisaged up to 3 years of imprisonment |
J.K. Rowling donated 1 million pounds to help victims of domestic violence and homeless people affected by the coronavirus |
Uber launched its initiative knowing there has been the growing issue of providing a safe means for people to seek support, without alerting their abusers. Worldwide, the company is donating more than 50,000 free rides and additional support to shelters |
Sudan has criminalised female genital mutilation (FGM), making it punishable by three years in jail, a move campaigners said ushered in a "new era" for women's rights in the African nation |
Ministry of Internal Affairs has studied up to 200 criminal cases launched in 2019 under the articles 140, 143 and 1501 of the Criminal Code of Georgia across the country, which could be committed on the grounds of child marriages |
Investigation established that detainee did not fulfill requirements stipulated in the restraining order issued for psychological violence against his spouse N.T. (DoB 1981). Detainee verbally and physically assaulted his wife as well |
The investigation is ongoing under Article 151, part 2, of the Criminal Code of Georgia, which pertains to threats made against a family member |
The songstress wants to provide resources and support for those who may be in unsafe living environments during the coronavirus lockdown |
As lockdowns take place all over the world due to the coronavirus, rates of domestic violence have risen significantly |
The report on measures implemented by Government of Georgia against COVID-19 says nothing about consultations with gender experts, women entrepreneurs, etc. throughout the drafting of the aforementioned anti-crisis policy document, which in turn is problematic and raises legitimate questions about the gender sensitivity of the action plan itself.
Three new projects implemented by civil society partners will work across the country with victims of domestic violence, IDPs, and persons with disabilities