“COLUMBIA — A leading Democrat denounced a domestic violence reform bill Wednesday, delaying an expected vote and calling the bill “theater” if it is pushed through without a specific proposal to speed up treatment for batterers.
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Wednesday, May 27, 2015
In the News
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Strong Girl Tactics: One Campaign Song Aims To Strike A Blow For Women from the Guardian, 05/13/2015
Nine female musicians from seven African countries have come together on a new song calling for women and girls to be central to the fight against poverty.
In the News
Thursday, May 21, 2015
“A meeting of the cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, on Wednesday approved the Punjab Protection of Women Victims Against Violence Bill-2015. Amendments to the Punjab Maternity Benefits Ordinance 1958, Stamp Act 1899 and the Punjab Commission on the Status of Women Act were also approved.”
In the News
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015.
In the News
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
A report by the organisation suggests men, women and children are being abused “to eliminate public protest”. Many are subjected to virginity tests, rape and gang rape after arrest. Egypt’s Interior Ministry said it would not comment until it had studied the report. The study notes a surge in sexual violence after the Egyptian military takeover in July 2013
In the News
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
The measures, sponsored by state Rep. Helena Moreno, would set up standards and procedures for the forensic medical examination and treatment of victims.
