Domestic Violence
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GlobalHuman Rights Watch welcomes the opportunity to present this submission to the special rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences regarding Covid-19 and the increase of domestic and gender-based violence globally.
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RussiaWe write in advance of the 76th session of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (“CEDAW Committee” or “this Committee”) relating to the Russian Federation’s compliance with the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (“CEDAW” or “the Convention”). This submission focuses on Russia’s inadequate efforts to address pervasive domestic violence, its practices that deny or delay safe abortion, the adverse consequences of its anti-gay “propaganda” laws, and its failure to protect education during armed conflict.
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Kazakhstan: Little Help for Domestic Violence Survivors
Ensure Protection, Access to Justice, Needed Services
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Kyrgyzstan: Pressure Builds to Protect Women and Girls
On Anniversary of Woman’s Murder, Act to Halt Violence Against Women
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News
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Impunity for Domestic Violence Still the Norm in Kyrgyzstan
Man Who Abused Wife in Viral Video Sentenced to Probation Only
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Chechnya’s Leader Hinders Justice for Domestic Violence Victim
Public Abuse of Dead Woman’s Mother Will Deter Others Seeking Help
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Video of Domestic Abuse Sparks Outrage in Kyrgyzstan
Calls to Strengthen Justice and Support for Abuse Survivors
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Hungary Rejects Opportunity to Protect Women from Violence
Government Blocks Key Treaty as Covid-19 Exposes Scale of Domestic Abuse
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Lack of Refuge for Kazakhstan’s Domestic Violence Survivors
Government Should Ensure Protection for Survivors During COVID-19 Lockdown
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Tackling Kenya’s Domestic Violence Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Lockdown Measures Increase Risks for Women and Girls
