Domestic violence and rapes continue to rise in Malaysia despite several efforts made by the Government to curb the vices, said Malaysian Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Chew Mei Fun.
Addressing the media at the launch of Amnesty International's report on "The Gender Trap - Women, Violence and Poverty", Chew said the issue of poverty among women and violence against them had been on the international, regional and national agendas for over a decade, but they are still suffering from discrimination.
France to Pass Law Banning 'Psychological Violence' in Marriage
France is to pass a law banning psychological violence within the couple and study the idea of tagging violent partners to prevent them stalking their victims, the government said Wednesday.
France is to pass a law banning psychological violence within the couple and study the idea of tagging violent partners to prevent them stalking their victims, the government said Wednesday.
According to statistics from the Malaysian police showed that the number of reported domestic violence cases went up by 505 cases from 3,264 in 2006 to 3,769 in 2008, The Star reports.
Meanwhile, social activist Marina Mahathir said that violence against women also included sexual harassment, sexual violence, female genital mutilation, the so-called honour killings and the trafficking of women and girls.
Domestic Violence an Offshoot of Violent Upbringing
Individuals who have experienced violence at an early age may have trouble adjusting to healthy, adult romantic relationships, says a new study.
Individuals who have experienced violence at an early age may have trouble adjusting to healthy, adult romantic relationships, says a new study.
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Study Sheds Light on Prevalence of Honour Killings in India
When Indian newlyweds Ravinder and Shilpa go out for a romantic walk, they take an armed guard, protection against villagers who say their marriage has dishonoured their community.
When Indian newlyweds Ravinder and Shilpa go out for a romantic walk, they take an armed guard, protection against villagers who say their marriage has dishonoured their community.
Saudi Arabian Doctors Crusading Against Female Genital Mutilation
Two Saudi Arabian doctors, crusading against female genital mutilation, are painstakingly a huge volume of evidence to prove that the practice is detrimental to women’s sexual satisfaction.
Two Saudi Arabian doctors, crusading against female genital mutilation, are painstakingly a huge volume of evidence to prove that the practice is detrimental to women’s sexual satisfaction.
