SC eyes speedy trial of domestic violence
The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered trial court judges to prioritize cases involving domestic violence against women and children the ...
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US actress Angelina Jolie advocates for domestic violence law
Film star Angelina Jolie was back on Capitol Hill Wednesday pleading with US lawmakers to immediately pass measures to combat ...
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QC’s Joy urges report on abuses vs. women, kids
Amid a reported increase in the cases of domestic violence and rape against women and children, Quezon City Mayor Joy ...
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Disfigured by acid: The face of violence against Yemen’s women
By Mohammed Huwais with Mohamed Hasni in Dubai Married at the age of 12, rejected at 16, and then disfigured ...
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Chinese vlogger dies after being set on fire
The tragic case of a rural livestreamer who died after being set alight by her ex-husband has triggered outrage over ...
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Johnny Depp staff defend actor in London libel trial
Employees of Hollywood star Johnny Depp during his rocky marriage to ex-wife Amber Heard defended the actor in a UK ...
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Raising awareness of domestic abuse amid pandemic
There is another consequence of this ongoing pandemic—a silent one—that is happening at home, behind closed doors, where it is ...
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Aussie domestic violence cases surge
Sydney"•Australia on Sunday announced a nearly US$100 million boost in funding to tackle domestic violence after support services reported a ...
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Four children killed in US hostage drama
Washington—A hostage drama in Florida ended Monday with the death of four children at the hands of a gunman, who ...
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