Gender violence

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Australian researchers urge prioritising evidence-based solutions and incorporating Indigenous experiences to tackle rising gender-based violence cases.

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India is behind in handling intimate partner violence. Getting on top of the problem requires reform in law, health policy and changing attitudes.

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With Australia declaring violence against women a national crisis and domestic violence at epidemic proportions globally, advocates call for urgent solutions.

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Indian law needs clearer definitions regarding punishment, degree of regulation of acid sales, and concrete visions for rehabilitation programs.

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Gender-based violence remains widespread. The good news is, it’s preventable — and these advances in law, tech, and other sectors are helping the cause.

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More boys and young men are being taught about gender violence, respect and consent, but better programs and online tools will help.

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The UN has tried tackling conflict-related sexual violence for more than two decades, but its “add-women-and-stir” approach doesn’t go far enough.

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For domestic violence survivors, the cost of living crisis makes leaving an abusive relationship harder than ever.

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Keeping kids safe from abuse isn’t about teaching “stranger danger” or “tricky people”. It’s far less simplistic.

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Tech has a role in helping protect women from abusive men, but it’s not a cure-all.

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Online sexual violence can be deadly. A landmark new Indonesian law is a promising start, but doesn’t go far enough to stamp it out.

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