China Issues Guidelines to Strengthen Domestic Violence Prevention and Response
China issued new guidelines on Monday to improve police handling of domestic violence cases, outlining evidentiary requirements, penalties, and a mandatory reporting system involving various sectors; 98,000 admonition notices were issued in 2023.
China Issues Guidelines to Strengthen Domestic Violence Prevention and Response
China issued new guidelines on Monday to improve police handling of domestic violence cases, outlining evidentiary requirements, penalties, and a mandatory reporting system involving various sectors; 98,000 admonition notices were issued in 2023.
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24% Bias Score
Sibling Abuse: A Case Study Revealing Long-Term Consequences and Systemic Issues
Ambika, a 40-year-old South Asian woman, endured years of physical and emotional abuse by her favored brother, enabled by her parents' denial, resulting in low self-esteem, social anxiety, and estrangement from her brother; highlighting the significant, underreported issue of sibling abuse.
Sibling Abuse: A Case Study Revealing Long-Term Consequences and Systemic Issues
Ambika, a 40-year-old South Asian woman, endured years of physical and emotional abuse by her favored brother, enabled by her parents' denial, resulting in low self-esteem, social anxiety, and estrangement from her brother; highlighting the significant, underreported issue of sibling abuse.
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24% Bias Score
20-Year Sentence for Father Who Sexually Abused Daughter in Yekaterinburg
A Yekaterinburg court sentenced 41-year-old Mikhail G. to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing his 11-year-old daughter, encompassing 16 counts of violent sexual acts, 2 counts of rape, and 2 counts of lewd acts; the defendant has appealed the verdict.
20-Year Sentence for Father Who Sexually Abused Daughter in Yekaterinburg
A Yekaterinburg court sentenced 41-year-old Mikhail G. to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing his 11-year-old daughter, encompassing 16 counts of violent sexual acts, 2 counts of rape, and 2 counts of lewd acts; the defendant has appealed the verdict.
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52% Bias Score
Philanthropist Redirects Efforts to Aid Victims of October 2023 Israel Attacks
Olessia Kantor, a philanthropist who escaped an abusive marriage in Israel, redirected her foundation, Lev Esh, to aid victims of the October 2023 attacks, focusing on wounded soldiers and their families, highlighting the need for trauma-informed support and fostering unity.
Philanthropist Redirects Efforts to Aid Victims of October 2023 Israel Attacks
Olessia Kantor, a philanthropist who escaped an abusive marriage in Israel, redirected her foundation, Lev Esh, to aid victims of the October 2023 attacks, focusing on wounded soldiers and their families, highlighting the need for trauma-informed support and fostering unity.
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40% Bias Score
Life Sentence in High-Profile Italian Femicide Case
Filippo Turetta received a life sentence for the brutal murder of his ex-girlfriend Giulia Cecchettin in Italy, sparking widespread protests and highlighting the ongoing issue of femicide despite government initiatives.
Life Sentence in High-Profile Italian Femicide Case
Filippo Turetta received a life sentence for the brutal murder of his ex-girlfriend Giulia Cecchettin in Italy, sparking widespread protests and highlighting the ongoing issue of femicide despite government initiatives.
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48% Bias Score
Life Sentence for Murder of Giulia Cecchettin Sparks Debate on Femicide in Italy
Filippo Turetta, a 22-year-old engineering student, received a life sentence for the brutal murder of his ex-girlfriend Giulia Cecchettin in Italy, prompting widespread protests and calls for stronger action against femicide, though the number of murders has not decreased.
Life Sentence for Murder of Giulia Cecchettin Sparks Debate on Femicide in Italy
Filippo Turetta, a 22-year-old engineering student, received a life sentence for the brutal murder of his ex-girlfriend Giulia Cecchettin in Italy, prompting widespread protests and calls for stronger action against femicide, though the number of murders has not decreased.
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48% Bias Score
Union Demands Stronger Domestic Violence Law
Germany's Union faction proposed amendments to the government's domestic violence bill, advocating for increased women's shelter funding, electronic monitoring of perpetrators, and stricter penalties, citing a 5.6% increase in reported female victims of domestic violence in 2023 compared to 2022.
Union Demands Stronger Domestic Violence Law
Germany's Union faction proposed amendments to the government's domestic violence bill, advocating for increased women's shelter funding, electronic monitoring of perpetrators, and stricter penalties, citing a 5.6% increase in reported female victims of domestic violence in 2023 compared to 2022.
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68% Bias Score
England and Wales Toughen Sentences for Murderers of Ex-Partners, Strangulation Cases
New laws in England and Wales will increase prison sentences for murderers who strangle their victims or kill ex-partners, addressing the disproportionate number of women killed by current or former male partners; approximately 70 murders annually will be impacted.
England and Wales Toughen Sentences for Murderers of Ex-Partners, Strangulation Cases
New laws in England and Wales will increase prison sentences for murderers who strangle their victims or kill ex-partners, addressing the disproportionate number of women killed by current or former male partners; approximately 70 murders annually will be impacted.
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40% Bias Score
\$1.7 Billion in Unpaid Child Support Prompts Call for Tax Office Intervention
A parliamentary committee report found \$1.7 billion in unpaid Australian child support, impacting 975,000 children, and recommends transferring responsibilities to the Australian Tax Office for improved enforcement and to address financial abuse costing \$5.7 billion annually.
\$1.7 Billion in Unpaid Child Support Prompts Call for Tax Office Intervention
A parliamentary committee report found \$1.7 billion in unpaid Australian child support, impacting 975,000 children, and recommends transferring responsibilities to the Australian Tax Office for improved enforcement and to address financial abuse costing \$5.7 billion annually.
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68% Bias Score
Turkish Woman Dies in Domestic Dispute: Husband Initially Arrested, Then Released
Pınar Bulunmaz died from a gunshot wound in Siverek, Turkey on February 22, 2024, after an argument with her husband, Rıdvan Bulunmaz; he was initially arrested but later released under house arrest, then further released with less restrictive measures, despite forensic evidence and witness statemen...
Turkish Woman Dies in Domestic Dispute: Husband Initially Arrested, Then Released
Pınar Bulunmaz died from a gunshot wound in Siverek, Turkey on February 22, 2024, after an argument with her husband, Rıdvan Bulunmaz; he was initially arrested but later released under house arrest, then further released with less restrictive measures, despite forensic evidence and witness statemen...
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24% Bias Score
Life Sentence in Highly Publicized Italian Femicide Case
Filippo Turetta received a life sentence for the murder of his ex-girlfriend Giulia Cecchettin in Italy, sparking widespread protests and highlighting the ongoing issue of femicide despite government initiatives.
Life Sentence in Highly Publicized Italian Femicide Case
Filippo Turetta received a life sentence for the murder of his ex-girlfriend Giulia Cecchettin in Italy, sparking widespread protests and highlighting the ongoing issue of femicide despite government initiatives.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Man Jailed for 21 Years for Murder of Ex-Partner, Highlighting Domestic Abuse System Failures
Vincent Morgan, 47, was jailed for 21 years for murdering his ex-partner Lisa Welford, the childhood best friend of missing chef Claudia Lawrence, after a history of domestic abuse and despite three prior Domestic Violence Prevention Orders.
Man Jailed for 21 Years for Murder of Ex-Partner, Highlighting Domestic Abuse System Failures
Vincent Morgan, 47, was jailed for 21 years for murdering his ex-partner Lisa Welford, the childhood best friend of missing chef Claudia Lawrence, after a history of domestic abuse and despite three prior Domestic Violence Prevention Orders.
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40% Bias Score