Ingushetia
Young woman from Ingushetia says her life would be at risk if forced to return home
Aina Mankieva, a ‘missing person’ claimed she left voluntarily because of threats from her family.
Domestic Violence
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Review | The Blitz: A Georgian Daughter’s Rise as a CFO in the post-Soviet Era
Tamar Gakharia’s memoir is a simple account of a woman overcoming domestic violence to build a better life for herself, her children, and her country.
Daghestan
Three-year-old girl dies in Daghestan after being beaten by her mother
The three surviving children in the family have now been placed in foster care.
Georgia
Killer of Georgian trans model Kesaria Abramidze given life sentence
According to prosecutors, Beka Jaiani stabbed Abramidze 28 times with a knife.
Armenia
Domestic violence increased in Armenia by over 150% in 2024
Domestic violence has become a top issue after a prominent pop singer was accused of assaulting his wife.
Caucasus Datablog
Datablog | Is domestic violence acceptable in Georgia?
A 2023 study found that one in four women in Georgia had experienced intimate partner violence at some point in their lives.
Crime
Heartbreak in Georgia after murder of prominent trans woman
The high-profile murder of trans media personality and model Kesaria Abramidze has led to an outpouring of grief and anger in Georgia, with many linking her murder to the ruling party’s transphobic rhetoric and legislation. Hours after the initial news broke on Wednesday evening, the Interior Ministry confirmed 37-year-old Abramidze was killed after receiving multiple knife wounds following an altercation in her home in Didi Dighomi. They also confirmed that they had detained a primary susp
