What is violence against women?

Violence against women refers to harmful acts directed at women based on their gender. This includes sexual harassment, domestic abuse, coercive control, and other forms of physical or psychological harm. Such violence is a serious human rights issue affecting women globally.

What legal measures are advocated to address violence against women?

There are calls for stronger laws and improved enforcement to combat violence against women. This includes criminalising public sexual harassment and upgrading charges for serious assault cases to ensure perpetrators are appropriately punished and victims receive justice.

Who are some of the vulnerable groups affected by violence against women?

Certain groups, such as Afghan women and low-income women in the UK, are particularly vulnerable to violence. Protective measures proposed for these groups include providing free night-time transport to enhance safety and other targeted supports to reduce their risk of harm.

What is the Istanbul Convention and its relevance to violence against women?

The Istanbul Convention is an international treaty aimed at preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence. Advocating for its ratification reflects efforts to establish comprehensive legal and policy frameworks globally to better protect women from violence.

How do societal attitudes and media portrayals influence violence against women?

Societal attitudes and media representations can contribute to misogyny and affect respect for women. Addressing harmful stereotypes and promoting positive portrayals are important steps toward changing cultural norms that may tolerate or perpetuate violence against women.

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I am a stay at home mum and obviously don't think I should be earning working wages but how do they expect 3 people to live off of 1150 before tax a week in today's climate, I don't believe in having others raise your children I believe that is where alot of our youth problems stem. But it's like I'm forced back into the work force as soon as a popped a baby out just to survive, but if I work I earn just enough to cover child care so I am still in the same position except my child will hardly see me.

Sky supported: End Financial Abuse: Reform Australia’s Welfare System and End the Partner Income Test

I am studying and working to get myself out of poverty. I was take off of Centrelink payments a year ago when my partner graduated university because his income was too high, yet our living situation is barely different from being room mates. What they don't take into account is that he has to work two jobs to pay off debt and barely has money left at the end of the week, let alone enough to cover my portion of the rent or bills. I manage to work a bit while studying but this only brings in $90-340 a week which doesn't even cover my half of rent and food. Thank god i'm not in an abusive relationship either.

alexander supported: End Financial Abuse: Reform Australia’s Welfare System and End the Partner Income Test

If I am studying to better my future, why should I be punished for having a successful partner? We only just started living together and by centrelink's standards we are de facto yet we don't share any money! Why should I have to be reliant on him to pay my way through uni when the government should be investing in young people's future?

Maddie supported: End Financial Abuse: Reform Australia’s Welfare System and End the Partner Income Test

I am currently leaving a domestic abuse relationship in Australia - I am appalled that this judge has such ignorance and I am appalled that the law still has not caught up with the need! Thank you for creating this petition - lets pray those with the ability make the change.

Brigid supported: Take domestic violence seriously in courts

I lost a friend through DV, she got lured by her ex husband to "sign divorce papers" but instead she got stabbed to death.

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