It’s been five years since China issued its landmark national domestic violence law. Since then, the conversation still remains taboo and survivors have turned to social media to raise awareness and call for help.
‘EastEnders’ soap highlights increased domestic violence during lockdown
In the UK, three women are killed every two weeks, and during the coronavirus lockdown, domestic violence dramatically increased as women living with their abusers became trapped.
UK lawmakers push to include financial abuse in domestic violence law
New legislation is being considered in the UK Parliament that will define it as a form of domestic violence. Under the legislation, financial abuse could lead to stiffer penalties.
The Oxfam scandal shows that reform is needed in the humanitarian aid sector
