Domestic Violence Archives – Page 4 of 37

Male Allies Wanted for Post-2015 Global Agenda

By Tara Cookson & Por Alison Bowen ● Politics ● September 10, 2014

By excluding boys and men, we disproportionately burden women with responsibility for development and reducing inequality. Lagging U.N. MDGs show we need the other half of the population on our side.

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NFL Toughens DV Policy; Emmys’ Host Debases Latina

By WeNews Staff ● Arts & Culture ● August 30, 2014

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has said that effective immediately there will be tougher penalties for any NFL employee found to have engaged in domestic violence or assault. Also this week, at the Emmys Bruce Rosenblum, chairman of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, asked actress Sofia Vergara to step onto a pedestal and show off her curves.

I Am Looking Back and Ready to Say #YesAllWomen

By Rita Henley Jensen ● Uncategorized ● June 14, 2014

Young women’s outpouring of justifiable rage on social media against misogyny is a wonderful and inspiring sign of solidarity. As I watch and participate it’s made it easier to process the pains of my own life.

Dear NFL, Stop Fumbling the Ball on Sex Violence

By Sarah Vassello ● Uncategorized ● June 12, 2014

When I went to college, I discovered my love for football. But the #YesAllWomen discussion spurred me to write this open letter to the National Football League, urging action against the violent activities of men who are role models for so many kids.

Women Hungry for Immigration Reform Stage Fasts

By Reem Zubaidi ● Uncategorized ● April 9, 2014

A month of far-flung 24-hour hunger fasts culminated on Capitol Hill April 8 with about 100 women trying to “feed courage” to lawmakers who continue to stall on actions that advocates say many women, in particular, need desperately.

Battered, Homeless, Afraid: A Costly Intersection

By Hajer Naili ● Crime & Law ● April 5, 2014

When women become homeless due to domestic violence the costs–medical, legal, child care, lost wages, trauma, loss of self-esteem–are hard to even estimate since they overlap and compound one another. The second in the Bias Price series.

Reproductive Health Battles Rage in States, Courts

By WeNews Staff ● Uncategorized ● April 4, 2014

Battles over women’s access to abortion and contraception continue to rage in the state legislatures and court, with no clear trend of wins and losses. Also this week, two female journalists were shot in Afghanistan, one fatally.

Abusers Gun Ban Upheld; Michigan Spouses in Limbo

By WeNews Staff ● Uncategorized ● March 29, 2014

The U.S. Supreme Court OK’d the law banning possession of guns by people convicted of domestic violence. Also this week, in Michigan, the governor said the state will not recognize 300 same-sex marriages performed between a court ruling and its appeal.

To Flee Abuse, Immigrants Need to Keep Car Keys

By Azadeh N. Shahshahani ● Uncategorized ● March 24, 2014

Georgia lawmakers just held back a crazy bill that would have removed drivers’ licenses from a group of immigrants, including women fleeing abusive relationships. Many young female DREAMers are also hugely relieved.

Military Law Changes; Syria’s Sex Violence Extreme

By WeNews Staff ● Uncategorized ● March 15, 2014

A defense to sexual assault in the military is now history; sexual violence against Syrian women may continue after conflict ends.