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Domestic violence in Korea
Jan 8 2007, Pooja

Domestic violence, spousal abuse, woman abuse - different terms, translated into many languages, are used ubiquitously across the world. Even as many developing countries begin to experience improved economic and political conditions, violence against...

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India Govt promoting prostitution; but only long term!
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Before I jump into the core of this article let me explain a little bit about Indian laws. Section 2 (f) of THE IMMORAL TRAFFIC (PREVENTION) ACT 1956...
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Anti-domestic violence ad behaves decent when you look at it
Bharat, Shimla
Adding a significant touch to ad posters on the bus stops, Amnesty International has resurrected an ad in Hamburg, Germany, which is intelligent enough, courtesy its...
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'Nobody wants to touch the issue of violence against women'
Prassoon Suryadas, Salt lake city
I happened to read this article in Rediff Get Ahead and was astonished to know the history of Breakthrough which is celebrating 20th anniversary and Bell Bajao the new...
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Woman cuts husband's genitals after fight
Prassoon Suryadas, Salt lake city
Ahmedabad, March 02: In a fit of rage, a woman allegedly castrated her husband’s genitals while he was asleep in his home in the Amraiwadi area of the city,...
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Domestic Violence Act, a Potent Weapon in the Hands of Women - Study Report
Prassoon Suryadas, Salt lake city
A study by Southern Institute for Social Science Research, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. (Sponsored by Directorate of Social Welfare, Govt. of Kerala) The analysis of the...
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made popular Jun 16 2009
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Acid Attacks Are Back As Minister's Wife Admits To Pouring Acid on Co-wife
John, Kampala
An acid attack as a form of revenge especially most common among lovers. Relationships gones sour, indecent dressing, fighting off a co-wife, cheating husband and often...
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Women Reservation Bill against The Constitution?
Prassoon Suryadas, Salt lake city
By 26th of November 2009, it will be 60 (Sixty) years since we enacted The Constitution of India. What has changed during these 60 years that calls the immediate...
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About 1,20,000 Indian women arrested
Prassoon Suryadas, Salt lake city
Close to 1,20,000 mothers and sisters have been arrested under charges of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, without any verification / investigation; just on a...
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Who will save men who are burnt?
Virag Dhulia, Bangalore
As I read this article, wherein Supreme Court judge is calling for hanging of people who burn brides, a hailstorm of thoughts crosses my mind. Being the Public...
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Indian Women calling for Extra Marital Affairs
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Battered men suffer in silence
Rose Ng'ang'a, Nairobi
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Constitution Frozen - Declare Emergency
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Indian Constitution, the longest written constitution in the world ensures certain rights to each and every citizen, the legislator and Judiciary are responsible to...
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Do as your wife says - A Judicial analysis
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Two weeks ago I was watching a program, on Lok Sabha TV on Gender Discourse. It was a TV Discussion on misuse of dowry laws. Save Family Foundation’s Secretary, Mr....
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Elder Abuse in India - World Health Organization Report
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Is Slapping One’s Wife OK?
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Father throws baby out of car onto freeway- no remorse
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'Three Strikes' policy could increase violence
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CONTINUING violence against infants, girls and women are being reported on a daily basis makes me feel that India is suffering from female-hatred mania. In the last...
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77 percent Jordan women 'accept' spousal abuse
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A survey sponsored by US Agency for International Development (USAID) and guided by Jordan’s Health Ministry and John Hopkins University reveals a rather shocking...
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Media helps fight against Saudi women's spousal abuse
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Saudi Arabia has suddenly gone through a sea-changing reform, with the Media giving maximum exposure to cases of domestic abuses against the Saudi women. This new...
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made popular Jun 20 2006
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