World Justice A Distant Dream For Acid Attack Survivors Despite various legal provisions to address, acid attack as a form of gender violence does not get the importance it deserves. OvaDecember 14, 2023
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World How To Help Older Australians Cope With Disasters Bushfires can take their toll on the physical and mental health of older Australians, but there are things communities can do to help. OvaDecember 11, 2023
World A New Way To Fight Sexual Violence In Conflict Zones The UN has tried tackling conflict-related sexual violence for more than two decades, but its “add-women-and-stir” approach doesn’t go far enough. OvaDecember 8, 2023
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World Can Tech Really Help Tackle Domestic Violence? Tech has a role in helping protect women from abusive men, but it's not a cure-all. OvaDecember 5, 2023
World How Empowering Kids Can Help Protect Them From Abuse Keeping kids safe from abuse isn’t about teaching “stranger danger” or “tricky people”. It’s far less simplistic. OvaDecember 4, 2023