Combating Domestic Violence is Dangerous Work in Russia

Another Women’s Rights Group Could Be Labeled a “Foreign Agent”

Iran: Adopt Draft Law to Protect Women

As Outrage Against Abuses Grows, Fix Bill’s Major Gaps and Pass It

In a Year of Pandemic and Pain, Women Fight Back

As domestic violence rates soar in Europe under COVID-19 restrictions, women’s groups protest government inaction from Poland to Turkey.

Lebanon: Broken Promises On Women’s Rights

UN Review Should Focus on Increased Protection Against Violence, Bias

Human Rights Watch Submission to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women on Lebanon

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Bangladesh: Pivotal Moment to Stop Violence Against Women

Enforce Policies, Provide Services, End Barriers and Corruption in Justice System

Human Rights Watch Submission to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women on Morocco

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A Domestic Violence Case Goes to Kyrgyzstan’s Supreme Court

Self-Defence Against Domestic Violence Should Count at Trial

Human Rights Watch Submission to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women on Egypt

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Domestic Violence Law Signals Hope for Kuwait’s Women

Government Should Implement Legislation, Address Gaps in Protection for Victims

Thousands Urge Ukraine’s President to Help Stop Violence Against Women

Ukraine Should Join The 34 Other European States That Have Ratified the Istanbul Convention

Comment on proposed changes to procedures for asylum and withholding of removal; credible fear and reasonable fear

Letter to the Chairman of the Investigation Committee of the Russian Federation A.I. Bastyrkin

Regarding the lack of an effective investigation into the death of Madina Umyaeva

Women Face Rising Risk of Violence During Covid-19

Leave No Woman Behind in Governments’ Response