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October 9, 2023 Dispatches

Punish the Victim, says Kazakhstan Parliamentarian

Legislative Proposal Highlights Need to Criminalize Domestic Violence

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September 21, 2023 Dispatches

Woman’s Brutal Assault Highlights Police Failures in Kyrgyzstan

Authorities Should Step Up Domestic Violence Protections

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March 8, 2023 Report

Saudi Arabia: Law Enshrines Male Guardianship

Personal Status Law Discriminates Against Women in Marriage, Divorce, Custody

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March 7, 2023 News Release

Kazakhstan: Revise Draft Laws to Better Protect Women

Address Protection Gaps; Criminalize Domestic Violence

Participants protest against discrimination and gender-based violence during a rally held by members of feminist organizations and social activists in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
December 21, 2022 Letter

Submission on Rights of Women and Girls in North Korea for the Special Rapporteur’s Report to the 52nd Human Rights Council Session in March 2023

May 26, 2022 News Release

Turkey Fails Domestic Violence Victims

Urgent Action Needed to Enforce Protective Measures, Ensure Accountability

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May 26, 2022 Interview

Interview: How Turkey’s Failure to Protect Women Can Cost Them Their Lives

Authorities Need To Act To Prevent Femicides

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April 7, 2022 Statement

Submission to the Committee Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Punishment Ahead of the Review of the Republic of Iraq

73rd Session: March 2022

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March 16, 2022 Commentary

The Forest Behind the Trees: Exploring Family Violence in Tunisia

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January 28, 2022 Statement

Submission to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights on Uzbekistan

71st Session

November 24, 2021 Report

South Africa: Broken Promises to Aid Gender-Based Violence Survivors

Improve Shelter Funding; Increase Access for Sex Workers, LGBT, Undocumented Survivors

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September 29, 2021 Statement

Submission to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women Review of Kyrgyzstan

80th Session

September 24, 2021 Dispatches

Afghan Women Fleeing Violence Lose Vital Protection

For Survivors of Abuse, Shelters Offered Lifeline

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September 15, 2021 News Release

Greece: Dangerous Custody Law to Take Effect

Lack of Protections Puts Women, Children at Risk

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September 14, 2021 Statement

HRW submission to the Home Office of the Government of the UK

Open Consultation on Domestic Abuse Act statutory guidance

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