Domestic Violence
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United KingdomHuman Rights Watch is pleased that the government of the United Kingdom has undertaken to strengthen its approach to domestic violence through the development of the new Domestic Abuse Bill (HL Bill 124 ).[1] This has rightly been termed a once-in-a-generation opportunity to ensure that the United Kingdom is a leader in protecting victims of domestic abuse and holding perpetrators to account.[2]Human Rights Watch Submission to the House of the Lords
March 19, 2021
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Poland: Escalating Threats to Women Activists
Investigate, Protect Rights Defenders, End Hateful Rhetoric
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Iran: Adopt Draft Law to Protect Women
As Outrage Against Abuses Grows, Fix Bill’s Major Gaps and Pass It
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Kazakhstan: Little Help for Domestic Violence Survivors
Ensure Protection, Access to Justice, Needed Services
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News
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Poland: Escalating Threats to Women Activists
Investigate, Protect Rights Defenders, End Hateful Rhetoric
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Qatar: Male Guardianship Severely Curtails Women’s Rights
Discriminatory Restrictions Affect Independence to Marry, Study, Work, Travel
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Human Rights Watch Submission to the House of the Lords
Briefing on the Need for Urgent Amendments to the Domestic Abuse Bill November 2, 2020
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Kazakhstan’s Domestic Violence Survivors Push for Legal Protections
Lawmakers Have Opportunity to Strengthen Flawed Law
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Combating Domestic Violence is Dangerous Work in Russia
Another Women’s Rights Group Could Be Labeled a “Foreign Agent”
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Iran: Adopt Draft Law to Protect Women
As Outrage Against Abuses Grows, Fix Bill’s Major Gaps and Pass It
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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.
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Lebanon: Broken Promises On Women’s Rights
UN Review Should Focus on Increased Protection Against Violence, Bias
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Bangladesh: Pivotal Moment to Stop Violence Against Women
Enforce Policies, Provide Services, End Barriers and Corruption in Justice System
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