The article reports, “‘It’s a milestone case in China against domestic violence against women,’ Feng says. ‘Her admission she’d been abused allowed it to become a topic of public discussion because of media concern. It also highlights the deficiencies in current Chinese law, and what needs to be changed to better protect women.'”
VAWnet News Blog
This area provides access to current and past news coverage on various issues related to gender-based violence that has national reach or impact, a full archive of NRCDV eNewsletters featuring announcements of new resources, initiatives, and events and access to our recent and archived TA questions of the month.
In the News
Friday, February 08, 2013
In the News
Wednesday, February 06, 2013
The article reports, “Under federal law, individuals who have been convicted of a misdemeanor domestic violence offense or who are subject to a domestic violence restraining order can’t legally buy or possess firearms.
eNewsletters
Monday, February 04, 2013
Awareness: Pay it forward! In the advocacy community, the beginning of a new year ushers in a multitude of opportunities for calling attention to priority issues that impact our work.
In the News
Monday, February 04, 2013
“This year, it is estimated that 1 in 10 teens will be hurt intentionally by someone they are dating. While this type of abuse cuts across lines of age and gender, young women are disproportionately affected by both dating violence and sexual assault.
In the News
Monday, February 04, 2013
The article reports, “The game allows players to hit, strangle and electrocute their virtual boyfriends if they slip up. Many users have slammed the app, rated for children over the age of 4, for encouraging a double-standard.”
TA Question of the Month
Friday, February 01, 2013
Recently, a request came in from someone who wanted to include information on the cost of sexual violence in an upcoming training. Having this information can be helpful in your advocacy work and conversations with employers, legislators and funders.
