Prime Minister Boris Johnson says an emphatic no, but rights groups argue that it would add an extra layer of protection for women who face violence at the hands of men.
Tag: Domestic Violence
Activists in Russia Push to Make Domestic Violence a Voting Issue
Middle-aged women are part of the core base of Russia’s ruling party. Can its refusal to help domestic violence victims harm its support in this weekend’s elections?
Threats and Fear Cause Afghan Women’s Protections to Vanish Overnight
As the Taliban advanced, safe houses for women closed, and the staff sheltered girls at home as relatives released from prison threatened to kill them.
A Yearlong Cry for Help, Then Death After an Assault
Daniela Espirito Santo died after an assault by her boyfriend, who had been arrested, then released, by police. Her case is emblematic of Britain’s failure to protect victims of domestic abuse.
Britain Introduces Measures to Curb Street Harassment and Violence Against Women
The proposals come months after Sarah Everard, a 33-year-old marketing executive, was raped and murdered. She disappeared as she walked home from a friend’s house in South London.
Frenchwoman Who Killed Her Abusive Husband Won’t Serve More Jail Time
Valérie Bacot said her stepfather turned husband raped her as a child and had abused her for years. A court decided on a sentence that left her on parole but free from imprisonment.
U.S. Ends Trump Policy Limiting Asylum for Gang and Domestic Violence Survivors
The decision will affect tens of thousands of cases moving through backlogged immigration courts.
Women Are Battling China’s Angry Trolls. The Trolls Are Winning.
As online attacks against Chinese feminists intensify, popular social media companies are responding by removing the women — not the abusers — from their platforms.
Need New Skills? How About a Hug? The Women’s Shed Welcomes You.
In Australia, men’s sheds became a global model for helping “old boys” continue living meaningful lives. Now, women are starting their own.
After Sarah Everard’s Killing, Women’s Groups Want Change, Not More Policing
A rising movement in Britain asserts that the police are part of the problem and seeks recognition that violence against women must be addressed at the societal level.