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Mark Lattimer explores the erosion of women's rights and security in Iraq since 2003. He asserts that now, 'In much of the country, women can only move around with a male escort. Rape is committed habitually by all the main armed groups, including those linked to the government. Women are being murdered throughout Iraq in unprecedented numbers.' (2) One increase in violence against Iraqi women is occurring in Kurdistan, where there's an alarming increase in so-called honor crimes ranging from burnings to murders.

Gives basic facts on Iraq and the humanitarian crisis there. Categories include water and sanitation, health and nutrition, education, and international assistance and funding, among others.

This paper focuses on the humanitarian needs of millions of ordinary Iraqis, addresses some of the challenges to providing humanitarian assistance in Iraq, and humanitarian responses of the Iraqi government, NGOs, and international donor agencies.

According to the International Office for Migration's (IOM) review, an average of 60,000 Iraqi people have been displaced per month in 2007. The report identifies sectarian violence and "lawlessness" as the major causes for the increase in internal displacement. The IOM review pays special attention to some of the challenges that women face in this environment, including lack of access to healthcare services, increased religious conservatism in camp settings, intimidation and greater vulnerability to abduction and sexual violence, and other problems.

This handbook provides an overview of the Lei Maria da Penha (Lei 11.340/2006), the national domestic violence law signed in Brazil in 2006. The publication provides the full text as well as detailed commentary on the law.

This reader-friendly handbook discusses some of the different forms of violence perpetrated against women in Brazil, including domestic violence, sexual abuse, and human trafficking. The publication provides a brief discussion of sexism, highlighting the many ways in which this oppressive system manifests in the Brazilian society. It also highlights the role of the women's movement in helping bring about important social changes.

This report demonstrates that state felony defendants charged with domestic violence were prosecuted, convicted and incarcerated at rates either equal to or higher than felony defendants charged with non-domestic violence. Data are also presented regarding court issued protection orders, guilty plea versus trial convictions, and the demographic characteristics of domestic violence defendants.

Sixteen articles are featured which discusses several dimensions and manifestations of the problem from the perspective of a diverse array of activists, practitioners and researchers. Emphases are placed in discussing how violence is intricately connected to issues of inequality and social exclusion. Articles cover issues such as school violence, child labor, and domestic violence. Analyses of the media's role in helping promote or eradicate violence as well as critiques and recommendations for community action and public policies are also provided. (Available in Portuguese only.)

he survey was sponsored by the Conselho Nacional dos Direitos da Mulher (CNDM) and collected both quantitative and qualitative data. The report analyzes the conditions of operation of the DEAMs and discusses structural and philosophical recommendations to improve their services and define their institutional role in the work to end violence against women. (Available in Portuguese only.)

This fact sheet provides information on the methods and main findings of the 'WHO Multi-country Study on Women's Health and Domestic Violence,' with regard to the phenomenon of intimate partner violence against women in Brazil. (Information available in English, French and Spanish.)

Report findings document the prevalence of intimate partner violence and its association with women's physical, mental, sexual and reproductive health. Data is included on non-partner violence, sexual abuse during childhood and forced first sexual experience. Information is also provided on women's responses. Available in English, French, and Spanish.

'This cross-sectional study was part of the ÔWHO Multi-country Study on Women's Health and Domestic Violence against women', which was carried out in ten countries between 2000 and 2003. All the countries used a standardized structured questionnaire, devised for this study. In order to obtain data from contrasting settings within each country, the biggest city and a rural region were investigated whenever feasible.

This compilation provides practitioners and clinicians with an inventory of existing assessment tools for determining intimate partner violence and/or sexual violence victimization in clinical/healthcare settings.

he interview provides an overview of the everyday work of an all female-staffed police station and discusses the institutional and social role it plays in the intervention and prevention of violence against women. The delegada emphasizes the importance of understanding violence against women not as a law enforcement problem, but as a broader social issue that demands an integrated and multidisciplinary response. (Available in Portuguese only.)

This article provides a brief overview of the context surrounding the creation in Brazil of the Delegacias de Defesa da Mulher (DDMs), or all female-staffed police stations. Analyzing the trajectory of the DDMs from their inception in the mid-80s to more recent years, the article highlights the main successes and challenges associated with this public policy. Critical-thinking questions are raised, including whether the creation of an all-female physical environment, in and by itself, can dissolve society's sexist culture.

This Guide offers information about advocacy approaches with sexual assault survivors who have experienced multiple victimizations. The Guide identifies issues and considerations unique to survivors who have experienced multiple victimizations and have multiple needs and describes advocacy and organizational approaches.

More work is needed to develop brief screening tools measures for front-line treatment staff to accurately assess other mental health needs of women entering substance abuse treatment.

Getting Safe and Sober is a practical tool kit for use with women who have substance abuse or chemical dependence problems and who are, or have been, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or sexual abuse.

This one page document provides stats on the relationship between substance addiction and sexual assault survivors.

The brochure explains what childhood abuse is, what symptoms a man could have if he has been abused, how to address childhood abuse issues while in treatment and how a counselor can help.

The article talks about perpetrators and why they might use substances, the different types of drugs (Alcohol, Gamma Hydroxy Butyrate - GHB, Rohypnol) that are used and their side effects.& Includes risk reduction strategies as well as what to do if you suspect that you or someone else has been drugged.

This edition abstacts reasearh that describes some promising approaches being used when victims present for a medical exam; how traumatic events predict drug severity; a model progam being used in Canada to treat drug addicted child sexual assault survivors; substance abuse among pregnant and perinatal women; and outlines the relationship of alcohol abuse and sexual assault amongst two Native American tribes, African American women, and differences between heterosexual and lesbian women.

Defines both sexual violence and substance abuse. Talks briefly about the connections between sexual assault and substance abuse and how alcohol/drugs may be a contributing factor in its occurrence. It also gives some facts along with their sources.

The article also&points out&that&family/friends/professionals can help support survivors by better understanding how sexual trauma maybe be affecting their lives.

The article briefly discusses the data results gathered from interviews of women revealing that those who experienced any type of sexual abuse in their childhood were roughly three times more likely than unabused girls to report drug dependence as adults.