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Women’s advocates fight an uphill battle against domestic violence in Abkhazia
There is no legislation protecting people from domestic violence in Abkhazia, nor are there any shelters for victims.
Women’s advocates fight an uphill battle against domestic violence in Abkhazia
By Marianna KotovaThere is no legislation protecting people from domestic violence in Abkhazia, nor are there any shelters for victims.
Voice | ‘I was kidnapped by my family’
Devran Ibrahimsoy, 25, did not receive his family’s support when he discovered his gender identity; after he fled to Baku, they even kidnapped him.
Voice | ‘I was kidnapped by my family’
Devran Ibrahimsoy, 25, did not receive his family’s support when he discovered his gender identity; after he fled to Baku, they even kidnapped him.
Young woman’s suicide shakes Azerbaijan
After a young woman took her own life following domestic abuse, Azerbaijani conservatives have pointed to feminists as the guilty party.
Young woman’s suicide shakes Azerbaijan
After a young woman took her own life following domestic abuse, Azerbaijani conservatives have pointed to feminists as the guilty party.
Azerbaijani feminists roast MP over domestic violence comments
MP Razi Nurullayev cast doubt on the existence of gender-based violence and warned that equality ‘must not be abused to spread immorality in society.’
Azerbaijani feminists roast MP over domestic violence comments
MP Razi Nurullayev cast doubt on the existence of gender-based violence and warned that equality ‘must not be abused to spread immorality in society.’
Domestic violence and violence against women have increased in Azerbaijan
Anti-domestic violence advocates warn of a massive spike in domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Domestic violence and violence against women have increased in Azerbaijan
By Gulnur KazimovaAnti-domestic violence advocates warn of a massive spike in domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Georgia’s low domestic violence statistics don’t add up
A third of Georgian men believe wife-beating is sometimes justifiable.
Georgia’s low domestic violence statistics don’t add up
By openDemocracyA third of Georgian men believe wife-beating is sometimes justifiable.
Analysis | Teachers can be pushed to report domestic violence — but the authorities must respond
Teachers can be encouraged to report suspected domestic violence, but first the authorities must begin to effectively respond to reports.
Analysis | Teachers can be pushed to report domestic violence — but the authorities must respond
By Dustin GilbreathTeachers can be encouraged to report suspected domestic violence, but first the authorities must begin to effectively respond to reports.
Abkhazian HR Commissioner condemns torture, ethnic discrimination, and domestic violence
Human Rights Commissioner Asida Shakryl delivered her office’s scathing 140-page report to Parliament.
Abkhazian HR Commissioner condemns torture, ethnic discrimination, and domestic violence
Human Rights Commissioner Asida Shakryl delivered her office’s scathing 140-page report to Parliament.
Mother of Chechen woman ‘killed by husband’ publicly apologises
Her brother also apologised for supposedly not ‘keeping an eye’ on his sister.
Mother of Chechen woman ‘killed by husband’ publicly apologises
Her brother also apologised for supposedly not ‘keeping an eye’ on his sister.
Body of young woman exhumed after appeal to Kadyrov
Local residents have claimed the 23-year-old was beaten to death by her husband, a claim dismissed by local state TV.
Body of young woman exhumed after appeal to Kadyrov
Local residents have claimed the 23-year-old was beaten to death by her husband, a claim dismissed by local state TV.